Aerostar, a trusted Lockheed Martin-authorized MRO provider, has successfully carried out its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) on a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI). Completed ahead of schedule, this inspection highlights Aerostar’s technical excellence, efficiency, and dedication to enhancing helicopter fleet readiness.

Prior to Aerostar’s certification as a Black Hawk support center, operators in Romania performed these inspections themselves, limiting their ability to focus on day-to-day operations. With Aerostar’s support now in place, operators can prioritize mission execution, leading to improved fleet availability.

This first completed PMI is a major achievement for Aerostar, which has already started working on another helicopter in the MAI fleet. The Black Hawks operated by the Ministry perform essential missions, including search and rescue, firefighting, transport, and emergency medical support.

Sikorsky’s S-70M Black Hawk, known for its rugged military design and versatility, is well-equipped for the high-demand missions of the Romanian MAI. Sikorsky is set to deliver an additional helicopter in 2024, which will grow the Ministry’s fleet to eight. Produced at Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec plant in Poland, these aircraft support a range of civil and defense missions across Europe and worldwide.

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