TIGHITCO, a leading provider of advanced composite structures and assemblies, is pleased to announce its selection by Sikorsky for the production phase of a cutting-edge aero-structure system designed to enhance the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This program underscores TIGHITCO's commitment to delivering superior quality and innovation in the aerospace and defense industry.
The company's Complex Composites Division, with locations in Charleston, South Carolina, and Berlin, Connecticut, has been selected to provide manufacturing support for advanced systems on all Black Hawk platforms. This represents a minimum of a five-year program with deliveries starting in Q4 2024.
The new system, which has been in collaborative development for nearly a decade, will be used on Sikorsky's UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and be a critical component for the aircraft's performance and safety.
"We are honored to have been selected by Sikorsky to produce this new integrated system for this key OEM," said Mark Withrow, President/CEO of TIGHITCO. "We have a long history of supporting Sikorsky on multiple platforms, and this is yet another testament to our team's years of collaboration and technical prowess."
"Our company's state-of-the-art facilities and highly-skilled workforce will ensure the timely and successful delivery of this program for Sikorsky," added Tawne Castorina, Chief Technical Fellow.
Sikorsky is actively enhancing the capabilities of the Black Hawk helicopter to meet the evolving demands of diverse and modern mission requirements through investments in advanced technologies, ensuring it remains a versatile and reliable asset for the US DOD well into the future.
Source: tighitco.com
