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Helicopter Alliance has signed a five-year framework agreement with SAF Aerogroup (Starlite) for up to 10 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, with the first four UH-60L aircraft to be delivered from Ace Aeronautics starting in Q4 2026.

Starlite Aviation will begin operations for firefighting missions in partnership with Heli Company, a part of Helicopter Alliance, beginning summer of 2026.

Black Hawks are being exported globally to meet growing demand for dependable, multi-mission rotorcraft in challenging environments. Since the launch of the Black Hawk Exchange Sales and Transaction (BEST) program, the U.S. Army has divested more than 400 UH-60s, many of which have been modernized into aerial firefighting platforms capable of using Bambi buckets or internal tanks holding over 4,000 liters per drop.

Thibault Nicodeme, Co-CEO, SAF Aerogroup, said “We have been impressed by the performances, and the competitivity of the UH-60 platform. This program will allow SAF…

Starlite Aviation announces with pleasure the updating of its brand to reflect the new chapter being embarked upon by the global supplier of bespoke aviation services. Under the new leadership of Bruce Fraser and Carla de Witt, Starlite is solidifying its strong market share in Humanitarian and Mission Logistics (HML), Firefighting, MEDEVAC, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Training and Maintenance services in the most austere and challenging environments on the planet.

The new brand reflects a global presence with safety, quality and efficiency at the heart of every deployment and mission the company undertakes. Together with the proud support of SAF Aerogroup, the owners, Starlite is passionate about offering its high-value services in more places than ever before.

For more information, please contact the team at [email protected].

While our logo has evolved, our commitment has not. We continue to deliver responsive, safe, and professional aviation support, anywhere, anytime.