Thu, Dec 17, 2009
Choppers For Saudi Ministry Of The Interior First Of Nine
Ordered
The first two S-434 helicopters have been delivered to the
Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MOI),Sikorsky Global
Helicopters announced Wednesday. The two aircraft inaugurate the
Saudi MOI light helicopter fleet, which will eventually total nine
aircraft. The MOI deliveries are the first for the S-434
helicopter.
"With these deliveries, the S-434 helicopter turns a page in its
early history," said David Horton, General Manager of Sikorsky
Global Helicopters, Light Helicopter Division. "We are proud to
begin this relationship with the MOI and look forward to the
further growth of this product line."
The S-434 helicopters were manufactured at Sikorsky Global
Helicopters Light Helicopter Division in Horseheads, NY. In
addition to the S-434 helicopters, Sikorsky Global Helicopters is
providing a complete logistical support package including spare
parts, special tools, and training for pilots and mechanics.
In-country support personnel will include a technical
representative and instructor pilot.
The S-434 helicopter model is a new version of the S-333
helicopter and incorporates many of the latest design and
performance technologies developed with respect to light
helicopters. The S-333 helicopter operates throughout the world in
roles such as law enforcement patrol, commercial and military
flight training, power line/pipeline patrol, personal use, and
light utility operations.
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