What Happened
Airbus Secures $115 Million Contract for Additional Rotary Wing Aircraft
The US Army has awarded Airbus Helicopters Inc. a $115.4 million contract to build up to 12 more UH-72B Lakota helicopters. The contract covers the helicopters, designated the MBB-BK 117 D3, along with additional features and program management. The Army’s decision to order more Lakota helicopters reflects the platform’s successful performance in training and operational roles. The Lakota has become the primary rotary-wing training helicopter for the Army, logging over 800,000 training flight hours with no fatal mishaps. This contract was first reported by an unknown source.