Aerostar has successfully completed the first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), https://defence-industry.eu/ reports. The inspection was finalised ahead of schedule and marks a significant milestone for the Lockheed Martin-authorised maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) centre. Previously, operators in Romania had to carry out these inspections at their own bases, but Aerostar’s certified capabilities now allow for more streamlined support. This change helps operators focus on daily operations, resulting in greater aircraft availability. “Aerostar is committed to delivering exceptional services and supporting the growth of Romania’s aerospace industry, with the creation and support of highly skilled Romanian jobs,” said Alexandru Filip, Chief Executive Officer of Aerostar. “Our team’s expertise and dedication have enabled us to complete this inspection ahead of schedule, and we look forward to continuing our work with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Sikorsky and other partners in the region.” The company has already begun work on a second aircraft, with the MAI fleet used for missions including search and rescue, firefighting, transport, and emergency medical support. The recent PMI demonstrates Aerostar’s role in enhancing Romania’s ability to carry out such vital operations. “Sikorsky is pleased to see the success of the first Black Hawk maintenance at Aerostar,” said Dr. Dennis Goege, Lockheed Martin Vice President and Chief Executive Europe. “By minimizing downtime and maximizing aircraft availability, Aerostar is ensuring Romanian aviators are ready for the next mission in support of Romanian security, public safety and disaster response.” The S-70M Black Hawk is built to military standards and suited for the demanding missions required by the MAI. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec facility in Poland, the aircraft play a key role in civil and defence operations across Europe and globally. In 2024, Sikorsky secured a contract to supply another Black Hawk to support Romanian emergency and firefighting services. This addition will increase the MAI’s fleet to eight helicopters.
The number of people in Romania at risk of poverty stood at 3.59 million people in 2024, 375,000 fewer than in 2023, representing a 9.4% decrease, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics, or INS. Despite the improvement, nearly one in five Romanians was affected by poverty last year. According to INS, 19% […]
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca carried out multiple searches on Tuesday, July 1, at the Sibiu International Airport and the Sibiu County Council as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving a EUR 54 million EU-funded infrastructure project. A total of 24 locations were searched across Bucharest, Brașov, and Sibiu county, […]
A Romanian taxi driver who scammed 90-year-old Nigerian Nobel Prize laureate Wole Soyinka was detained by police on Sunday, June 29, according to media reports. On Friday, June 27, the venerable Nigerian arrived at Bucharest's Otopeni Airport. He got into a taxi and asked to be taken to a hotel downtown. At the destination, the […]
Costin Șerban, a Romanian entrepreneur, is digitalizing the construction sector in the United Kingdom with an ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution developed over 12 years and an investment of GBP 1.6 million (EUR 1.86 million). Șerban’s cloud-based ERP platform is called Abilo, was developed by the Romanian IT company Obi Systems, and is dedicated to […]
Border checks between Bulgaria and Romania have officially been lifted on July 1, as part of the implementation of the Schengen Agreement. The lifting marks the end of the transitional period of heightened control at the internal border, which had remained in place for six months following their accession to the Schengen area by land […]
Remus Vulpescu became CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Tuesday, July 1, taking over from Adrian Tănase as the stock exchange grapples with a market dominated by government bonds. Vulpescu, 53, is a graduate in political and legal sciences from the University of Bucharest and holder of an EMBA obtained in 2017. He […]
