AHI delivers 200th Lakota to Army

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. – Airbus Helicopters Inc. (AHI) of Columbus, Miss., has built more than 550 aircraft for the U.S. government since 2006. On Aug. 19, AHI delivered its 200th UH-72A Lakota to the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Ala., for initial helo pilot training. AHI VP Mike Spears said the delivery was a major achievement. “We started from scratch and now we’re up to 200” in support of the Army and defense of the nation. The UH-72A comes with all bells and whistles, according to program manager Mike Arrington. “The great thing about it is it’s versatility,” he continued. Spears added that the Lakota allows pilots to transition to more advanced helicopters with less time and effort. AHI also builds UH-72s for the National Guard. (Source: WCBI 08/19/19)