Black Widow is donating two of its Sikorsky UH-60L helicopters to the rebuilding efforts on the fire-ravaged Hawaiian island of Maui. "The profound loss of life and property in Maui has deeply resonated with us. Our commitment is solidified with the donation of two of our Black Hawks, dedicated to Maui's restoration operations that will be pivotal in the foreseeable future," said Todd Dunphy, Black Widow head of corporate development.

The company said it would collaborate with nonprofit and philanthropic entities and custom-build the Black Hawks to ensure that they are equipped to cater to the specific needs of the community. It said engineering resources will be provided by Primehawx, a specialized Black Hawk maintenance company that will “ensure the helicopters are always flight ready for any deployment on the island.” 

Based in Wyoming and California, Black Widow Helicopters provides aerial firefighting and utility mission aircraft, with specializations in the Sikorsky UH-60 and Bell UH-1 models.