Sikorsky Aerospace Services delivered the second UH-60 aircraft that has undergone “A-A” to “L” recapitalization for use by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency.
According to the firm, “distinguished as the fifth helicopter off the original Black Hawk helicopter production line, this fully upgraded UH-60L model will execute national security missions mandated by the CBP. Nicknamed ‘718’ from the last three digits of its identification number, the rebirth of this more than 30-year-old aircraft marks the second U.S. Army recapitalization upgrade performed at SAS’s Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility.”
“After 32 years of service to various U.S. government entities as a model ‘A, ‘ aircraft 718 has rolled out of SAS MRO essentially a new helicopter. Now, a UH-60L model, the aircraft is equipped for enhanced performance alongside all other U.S. Department of Defense service aircraft, ” said David Adler, president of Sikorsky Aerospace Services. “We look forward to continuing our upgrade work and providing cost effective solutions to extend the life of the Black Hawk helicopter fleet available through the Army’s Excess Defense Article program.”
