Are Middle East customers buying the new Sikorsky S-92 helicopter?
SE. Yes, both the commercial S-92 model and the military variants are finding good demand. On the commercial side, for example, Gulf Helicopters in Qatar flies the S-92 for VVIP transport, while the government of Kuwait flies the military variant. Nearly 20 more S-92 helicopters are currently on order, including three for Head of State transport. Customers appreciate the spaciousness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the S-92 versus competitor aircraft. The S-92 is the first helicopter certified to the highest safety standards in both the United States and Europe. I’d like to add that another Sikorsky commercial helicopter now in development, the S-76D helicopter, also is doing well, with more than a dozen already on order in the Middle East. BM. BLACK HAWKs are a Sikorsky staple. Is this true in the Middle East? SE. Yes, unquestionably. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait all are either flying BLACK HAWK helicopters today or have ordered them. These
