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Helicopter Alliance will take part in EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025, held in Cologne, Germany, from 17 to 20 November.
The event is among the most important gatherings in the rotorcraft industry, uniting manufacturers, operators, and regulatory bodies to share expertise, present innovations, and shape the future of vertical aviation across Europe. During the event, Helicopter Alliance will be available to guide interested partners through the full range of services and solutions we provide across the UH-60 Black Hawk lifecycle.

We look forward to connecting with partners, colleagues, and industry professionals throughout the event. If you would like to meet with our team or arrange a specific meeting time, please contact us via email.

✉️ info@helicopter-alliance.com.

Helicopter Alliance, through its member Česká letecká servisní a.s. (ČLS), proudly organized the first European UH-60 User Forum 2025 in Slovakia. The event gathered representatives from eleven nations, industry partners, and defense experts with the shared goal of strengthening cooperation among Europe’s Black Hawk operators.

Endorsed by Sikorsky, the two-day forum combined expert discussions, interactive panels, and hands-on demonstrations focused on shared challenges and practical solutions. Participants explored topics such as international procurement cooperation, modernization strategies, multinational training, secure communications, and mission flexibility.

An on-site UH-60L Black Hawk presented by Heli Company, part of the Slovak Training Academy and a member of the Helicopter Alliance, showcased operational configurations and mission adaptability.

In closing, Major General Michael Križanec, Commander of the Croatian Air Force, summarized the event’s spirit by saying, “Each nation brings unique experience — together, we build collective strength and resilience.”

The European UH-60 User Forum 2025 laid the groundwork for a common European Black Hawk framework. One built on interoperability, shared expertise, and a unified vision for modernization.

At Helicopter Alliance, we are proud to support this effort and look forward to helping Europe’s UH-60 community move from dialogue to coordinated action.

This summer once again proved how vital international cooperation is in protecting communities against wildfires. As a trusted partner, Helicopter Alliance provided UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters equipped with 3,410-liter Bambi buckets to support missions across Europe.

In total, 681 water drops were executed during five international deployments (Bulgaria 🇧🇬, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, Albania 🇦🇱, Montenegro 🇲🇪, and Spain 🇪🇸) in 2025, with 15 specialists and 25 operational days. Each mission combined the expertise of Czech HZS crews with our helicopters and pilots, ensuring rapid and effective response in challenging conditions.

The most demanding deployment took place in Albania, where our teams executed 197 water drops under extreme conditions – temperatures above 40 °C, strong winds, and challenging terrain. This mission showcased both the resilience of the aircraft and the professionalism of the crews working side by side with colleagues from Slovakia 🇸🇰, the UAE 🇦🇪, and Italy 🇮🇹.

These missions are made possible thanks to shared European funding through the rescEU  transition program, combined with support from Czech ministries. This model of cooperation allows the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, together with partners like Helicopter Alliance, to respond swiftly to international requests and strengthen European resilience.

The footage we are sharing comes from the Spain deployment, where our helicopters supported firefighting in the mountainous regions of Extremadura and León.

We're proud to see our UH-60L Black Hawk flying in support of the EU in Emergencies rescEU Civil Protection Mechanism — the first-ever UH-60L to take part in this vital European initiative.
At Helicopter Alliance, it's incredibly rewarding to see our aircraft actively helping protect people, communities, and the environment across Europe during this year’s fire season.
With its proven performance, speed, and heavy-lift capacity, the UH-60L brings real strength to the front lines of firefighting when every second counts.

Follow the link for expert insight into aerial firefighting from the Slovak Fire and Rescue Service.