Kaman Aerospace [KAMN] April 16 said the first New Zealand government NZ SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter began production flight testing at Kaman’s Bloomfield, Conn., facility.
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After production flight tests, this aircraft will be used for maintenance and aircrew training. The program is on track with deliveries of all 10 aircraft scheduled to be complete in mid-2015, the company said in a statement.
“This milestone is significant for the program and our continued commitment to the New Zealand Maritime Helicopter Capability project,” said Drake Klotzman, Kaman’s director, AVMRO Programs.
Peter Lowen, New Zealand Defense Force project manager, said, “This flight of a NZ SH-2G(I) with a ‘Kiwi’ roundel represents a major milestone. The effort invested by the Ministry of Defense and the New Zealand Defense Force in cooperation with Kaman is now paying off.”