Sikorsky selects CLS (Česká Letecká Servisní, a.s.) as official European Union distribution centre for BLACK HAWK helicopter parts.
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Press Release, Prague, 24 August 2026: Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), today announced the selection of Česká Letecká Servisní, a.s. (ČLS) as an authorised Sikorsky distribution centre for BLACK HAWK helicopter parts within the European Union.
Leveraging ČLS’s extensive experience delivering turnkey avionics and equipment solutions for both helicopter and fixed-wing platforms, the agreement reinforces Sikorsky’s commitment to European customers and enhances parts availability for the growing BLACK HAWK fleet across the European Union. ČLS’s ability to stock Sikorsky recommended parts in its warehouse ensures that high demand components are readily available. This is particularly important for supporting the increased volume of S-70, UH-60M and UH-60A/L platforms in the European Union, where quick access to parts is crucial for mission-critical operations.
“As the Hawk helicopter fleet grows in Europe, we are committed to supporting operator readiness for emergency response, security operations and more,” said Rich Benton, vice president and general manager, Sikorsky. “By working alongside ČLS, we are strengthening our service footprint in the European Union and ensuring timely parts delivery for BLACK HAWK helicopters.”
“Being appointed an authorised Sikorsky distribution centre for the European Union countries marks a significant milestone for ČLS and proves our expertise in modernisations and after- sales support of helicopter platforms,” said Monika Kowalczykova, CEO of ČLS.
ČLS is authorised to distribute Sikorsky components within the European Union where more than 150 BLACK HAWKs currently are in service. ČLS and Sikorsky, along with PZL Mielec and United Rotorcraft, are also working toward the launch of the new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopter program for the Czech Republic. ČLS meets the high standards and requirements Sikorsky puts in place for all authorised distribution centres. ČLS completed a detailed review and stringent evaluation process, demonstrating its commitment to excellence and its ability to meet the high quality, process and policy standards set by Sikorsky.
This is Sikorsky’s first authorised distribution centre in the European Union, and it joins the growing network of distribution centres throughout South America, the Middle East, and Asia under Sikorsky’s regional sustainment strategy.
The BLACK HAWK helicopter family’s proven reliability, versatility and rapid-deployment capabilities make it ideally suited to support a wide range of European Union missions from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to tactical air-mobility and joint-force operations. Additionally, the S-70 BLACK HAWK variant is proudly manufactured by PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, in Poland, and supported by regional suppliers, underscoring a strong local supply chain and further enhancing European readiness.
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