Colorado’s Trans Aero has taken delivery of its second UH-60 from Black Widow Helicopters. The aircraft, an A+ model, will be used primarily in a firefighting role but will be deployed on utility missions outside the wildfire season. According to Black Widow, the UH-60 has proven to be an effective tool in suppressing wildfires, especially in their initial stage.
“The UH-60 is proving to be a tremendous all-in-one aerial firefighting weapon, and this capability brings unmatched multi-mission capability to our fleet and to ultimately protect lives and property,” explained Trans Aero President Kevin Shields. “Adding a second Black Hawk to our fleet is a significant event for us.”
“Our ability to modernise US Army BEST Program UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft for local and international customers is an excellent way for clients to quickly acquire a helicopter platform renowned for its reliability, high performance and multi-role versatility,” added Alex Freidin, Vice President for the UH-60 Black Hawk Program at Black Widow Helicopters. “The delivery to Trans Aero of this exceptional and unique UH-60 Black Hawk product highlights the fact that we are witnessing the growth of a new generation of state-of-the-art modernised Black Hawk legacy helicopters ready to serve world markets.”
