Korean Air to Upgrade Performance of 'Black Hawk' Helicopters

US Raytheon (RTX) Subsidiary Collins Signs Business Agreement

Korean Air is advancing technical cooperation with Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of the U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Technologies (RTX), to upgrade the performance of the Republic of Korea military's UH-60 helicopters. On the morning of the 18th, the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on the UH-60 helicopter performance upgrade development at the '2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX 2023)' held at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.

This helicopter is a military helicopter known as the 'Black Hawk.' Through this performance upgrade, the Republic of Korea Army and Air Force plan to continuously operate special operations helicopters and enhance their operational capabilities.

Lee Gil-ho, Executive Director of Business Development at Korean Air Aerospace Business Division (left), and Martin Hoare, Executive Vice President of Military Business at Collins Aerospace, are posing for a commemorative photo. Photo by Korean Air

Collins Aerospace is a specialized company in military aircraft, aerospace systems, and manufacturing. In particular, it has been responsible for performance upgrades including the digitalization of the MH-60 cockpit, a special operations helicopter used by the U.S. military's UH-60.

Korean Air possesses the technical skills and expertise necessary for the production, modification, and maintenance of the UH-60. Since beginning domestic production in 1990, it has delivered over 130 units. Korean Air also handles overhaul maintenance, which involves disassembling parts for inspection and repair to ensure the helicopter performs as it did when first delivered.

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