Korean Air wins bid for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter upgrade project

Korean Air has been named the preferred bidder for a project to upgrade the UH-60 helicopter used for Korea’s armed forces, an undertaking worth 961.3 billion won ($673 million). A consortium — led by the national flag carrier — won the bid from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Wednesday. The consortium also includes LIG Nex1 and Collins Aerospace. The UH-60 Black Hawk serves as a multi-purpose helicopter utilized by the Republic of Korea Army and Air Force for their special operations. The modernization will enhance the performance of a total of 36 UH-60 helicopters. This involves upgrades for digital cockpits, engines, survivability systems and communication suites, according to Korean Air. The airline will also offer integrated depot maintenance and force integration support under the project. The airline’s involvement with the UH-60 includes licensed production between 1991 and 1999. Korean Air currently provides depot maintenance and partial performance upgrades and modifications for the helicopter. Decades of technical expertise in its maintenance wereWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times