Czech Republic signs for 2 new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters to fight against the wildfires in Europe

Publicada en 18 de noviembre de 202519 de noviembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, November. 18, 2025 — In a significant step forward in Europe’s fight against wildfires, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a groundbreaking contract with Česká Letecká Servisní (CLS) and the Czech Republic Ministry of Interior for two new Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters, marking the first international fleet of its kind. FIREHAWK helicopters play Leer másCzech Republic signs for 2 new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters to fight against the wildfires in Europe[…]

Los Angeles Fire Department acquires 2 new S-70i Firehawk helicopters

Publicada en 30 de octubre de 202530 de octubre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

LOS ANGELES, California. October 29, 2025. — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, Los Angeles Fire Department announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for two S‑70i FIREHAWK helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where Leer másLos Angeles Fire Department acquires 2 new S-70i Firehawk helicopters[…]

Rain and Sikorsky test firefighting with UH-60 Black Hawk MATRIX

Publicada en 4 de mayo de 20255 de mayo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Hesperia, California, May 1, 2025 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company and Rain, a leader in the emerging firetech industry, demonstrated and tested autonomous firefighting techniques on both propane and burning brush piles using Sikorsky’s optionally piloted UH-60 Black Hawkhttps://hlcopters.com/tag/sikorsky-matrix/ with MATRIX flight autonomy system layered with Rain’s wildfire suppression planning software. Performed in late April Leer másRain and Sikorsky test firefighting with UH-60 Black Hawk MATRIX[…]

US National Guard always ready with the H-60 Black Hawk

Publicada en 28 de agosto de 202328 de agosto de 2023 por Admin

The US Army and Air National Guard H-60 Black Hawk helicopter aircrews represent a combined force that is always ready. Defined by unique multi-mission and mobilization capabilities, the Army and Air National Guard are uniquely positioned components of the United States Army and Air Force. Search And Rescue The UH-60M Black Hawk is the multi-mission backbone of Leer másUS National Guard always ready with the H-60 Black Hawk[…]

US Border Patrol and CAL FIRE rescue man in Otay Mountain

Publicada en 14 de junio de 202214 de junio de 2022 por Admin

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents and CAL FIRE helicopter aircrew rescue man in Otay Mountain the past Sunday. On June 5th, at approximately 3:13 a.m., Border Patrol agents received a call from a man claiming that he was injured, lost and out of food in a remote area on Otay Mountain. Leer másUS Border Patrol and CAL FIRE rescue man in Otay Mountain[…]

Sikorsky, United Rotorcraft prepare for S-70 FIREHAWK helicopter demand

Publicada en 20 de marzo de 202220 de marzo de 2022 por Admin

DALLAS, March, 2022 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, signed a marketing teaming agreement that formalizes how both companies will collaborate to meet growing global interest in the S-70 Firehawk helicopter. The agreement will enable the team to identify demand, and more quickly build and configure Leer másSikorsky, United Rotorcraft prepare for S-70 FIREHAWK helicopter demand[…]

United Rotorcraft adquiere 5 Sikorsky S-70 que reconvertirá a Firehawk

Publicada en 7 de septiembre de 20217 de septiembre de 2021 por Admin

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, agosto de 2021 — United Rotorcraft (una división de Air Methods Corporation) ha firmado con Sikorsky (una compañía de Lockheed Martin) un contrato de compra para cinco helicópteros S-70 Black Hawk, que reconvertirá a Firehawk. Este pedido permitirá a United Rotorcraft, la única compañía autorizada por Sikorsky para modificar los helicópteros Black Hawk a Leer másUnited Rotorcraft adquiere 5 Sikorsky S-70 que reconvertirá a Firehawk[…]