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IDEX 2017: Sikorsky talks Blackhawk and S-92 (video)

22nd February 2017 - 15:00 GMT | by Richard Thomas in Abu Dhabi

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Balancing the needs and demands of the military and commercial aviation markets has seen Sikorsky focusing much of its efforts into customer support and aircraft development.

Nathalie Previte, VP business development of commercial and international military at Sikorsky, said that the armed Blackhawk would provide another capability to the already long list of functions the aircraft performs. In addition, the company was preparing to meet the needs of commercial customers when the sector rebounds after a slump following the collapse of oil prices.

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