On 20-26 June 2011, Sikorsky showed for the first time during the Major International Venue - Paris Air Show, helicopter BLACK HAWK S-70i produced at PZL Mielec.

The S-70i helicopter on display is one of seven to be assembled and flight tested to date at PZL Mielec since the Polish company became part of Sikorsky in 2007. PZL Mielec plans to increase production to 15 in 2012, and 22 in 2013.

“The leadership team and work force have seamlessly transitioned to production of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, and are now ramping up to full production quantities,” said Robert Mastronardi, S-70i senior program manager, Sikorsky Military Systems. “The attention to detail, commitment to excellence and pride in the end product are evidenced in the aircraft that are being delivered to Test Flight Operations.”

Said Janusz Zakrecki, CEO of PZL Mielec: “The work force at PZL Mielec has continued to pay meticulous attention to detail on the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter program. In a relatively short span of time, the team has taken ownership of its mission: to produce, flight test and ultimately deliver the international variant of the world’s most battle-proven helicopter – the BLACK HAWK — for the world.”

On August 27 and 28, the real aviation fanatics will be able to see once again the BLACK HAWK helicopter at the International Aviation Fair - Air Show Radom 2011.