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MIELEC, 7 DECEMBER 2011 – Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. on December 2 formally signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters with associated spare parts, training and ground support equipment.

The aircraft will be built in Mielec. The contract contains an option for 10 additional helicopters.

“I am proud that another foreign customer has chosen the helicopters built in Mielec”, said Janusz Zakrecki, President of Board PZL Mielec. “The selection of the S-70i Black Hawk helicopter by the government of Brunei proves the aircraft’s highest quality and reliability. This contract shows the trust that our products have been gaining throughout the world”.

The important part of the contract is placing by Sikorsky an S-70i aircraft simulator in the south-east Asia region. The simulator will enable Brunei aircrew to become familiar with the helicopter, especially in the months leading up to the arrival of S-70i aircraft in Brunei beginning in 2013.
The Brunei Ministry of Defence announced its selection of the S-70i BLACK HAWK aircraft on November 15 following several months of rigorous evaluation of competing helicopters.

“We thank the Brunei Government for selecting the S-70i BLACK HAWK aircraft to fulfill the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Support Helicopter Project,” said Robert Kokorda, Sikorsky Sales and Marketing Vice President. “We look forward to a close collaboration with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces to provide best-in-class helicopter training, and logistics support for the lifetime of the aircraft.”

BLACK HAWK helicopters are renowned for high reliability, performance and survivability in multi-role operations. Currently more than 3,000 BLACK HAWK helicopters are operating in 30 countries, including the U.S. Army.

The S-70i helicopter is the latest variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter family. It’s advanced avionics include a dual GPS/INS system with digital map that provides accurate navigation and enhanced situational awareness. An active vibration control system delivers smooth overall ride during flight. The aircraft can be ordered with user-specific navigation, communications and other tactical equipment.