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First Airbus UH-72A Lakota For Army Training Rolls Off Production Line

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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Airbus’ first UH-72A Lakota configured to serve as the Army’s training helicopter rolled off the company’s production line around 11 a.m. EDT March 25 in Columbus, Miss., according to a company executive.Airbus Vice President and Program Manager for UH-72A Lakota John Burke told reporters in downtown Washington this Lakota was due to arrive at Fort Rucker, Ala., March 26 or March 27, depending on weather. Burke said Airbus expects 25 Lakotas to roll off the production line this year, 16…

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