Sikorsky has delivered the first three S-70i Black Hawk helicopters made by Poland-based subsidiary PZL Mielec.

All three were loaded into an Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft after clearing final acceptance tests, and will be delivered to an undisclosed customer.

Another three S-70is also have been assembled at the PZL plant in Mielec, Poland, Sikorsky said.

PZL Milec/Sikorsky S-70I
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Annual production is expected to grow to 10 helicopters next year, then 22 in 2013.

Sikorsky has invested $100 million and increased employment by 30% at the Polish factory over the last four years.

Source: Flight International