Sikorsky to upgrade of Black Hawk helicopters of Saudi Army

Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of a contract with the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its fleet of Black Hawk helicopters from the UH-60 A model configuration to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. Based on the success of the H-60 Helicopter Recapitalization and Upgrade Program on U.S. Army Black Hawk aircraft, the H-60 helicopter modernization program includes comprehensive fleet upgrades for Sikorsky's global customers. The Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) A-to-L conversion plan is the second international modernization program under contract with SAS. The first program is currently under way at Chase Field Operations Center in Texas, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services facility. "This conversion program will modernize the current Saudi fleet and allow for better commonality and integration with its newly acquired fleet of UH-60L aircraft. As we continue to successfully transition the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter through our global modernizations programs, this Saudi project serves as an important launch point in the region," said David Adler, president of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.