EADS chooses Sikorsky group company to support US Navy H-72A Fleet
Source: Sikorsky, 12 Mar, 10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today that Helicopter Support Incorporated (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, has been chosen to provide a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program for U.S. Navy Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) at Patuxent River, Naval Air Station under its contract with EADS North America. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky [...]
Cougar S92 inquiry renews calls for separate safety agency to oversee Newfoundland offshore
Source: Canadian Press, 11 Mar, 10
Observers, experts and employees said the crash of Cougar Flight 491 highlighted the need for a separate safety agency to replace an offshore regulator that has the competing tasks of promoting the industry and protecting workers
Canadian Helicopters awarded additional work in Afghanistan
Source: Canadian Helicopters, 9 Mar, 10
MONTREAL, March 8 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (the “Fund”), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded additional work in Afghanistan by the the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”). This amendment to the support contract previously announced on December 22, 2008, entails [...]
S92 cabin manufacture moving from Japan to India
Source: Express Buzz, 3 Mar, 10
“The Japan plant, which produced more than 100 cabins so far, will stop production from now on,” AJS Walia, the Managing Director (India & South Asia) for Sikorsky said
Chile earthquake response includes two UH-60s from Brazil
Source: Milenio, 3 Mar, 10
The Brazilian government sent two UH-60 helicopters to Chile to help victims of the earthquake of 8.8 Richter scale
Bursary and scholarship program established to remember Cougar Flight 491
Source: News 880AM, 2 Mar, 10
A scholarship and bursary program has been established in the memory of the 17 victims of the crash of Cougar Flight 491 off Newfoundland last year.
Frasca Built S92 Full Flight Simulator Gets Dual Qualification
Source: Frasca, 26 Feb, 10
Frasca is proud to announce that Bristow Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland has received dual qualification for their Frasca Built S92 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The S92 FFS is the first certified helicopter device under JAA with both Level B FFS and Level III FTD approval.
The S92 FFS is being used at the Bristow Academy in Aberdeen to [...]
TrueNorth Introduces New Helicopter Network Audio Interface On S-92
Source: TrueNorth Avionics, 26 Feb, 10
TrueNorth Avionics, Inc., has introduced an advanced network audio interface (NAI) that enables helicopter passengers and crew to communicate via intercom through the aircraft’s audio panel, with the Sikorsky S-92 announced as the initial application. The new TrueNorth NAI, which is an enhanced, multicabin version of the system currently available on Sikorsky’s S-76 models, also [...]
Sikorsky X2 Aims for World Speed Record
Source: Aviation Week, 25 Feb, 10
The Sikorsky X2’s attempt to break the world speed record for rotorcraft later this year could determine the future path of helicopter development at the Connecticut-based company.
Erickson Air-Crane Continues Aggressive Development Path
Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 24 Feb, 10
In a continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the industry and lead innovation, Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) today announced three major program initiatives that are currently underway: a composite blade program, vacuum lift technology and water usage tracking system.
“In 2009 we made a commitment to drive innovation within the industry and expand the versatility [...]
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Sees Strong Sales in 2010
24 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., is seeing a resurgence of interest in its S-300C™ and S-300CBi™ helicopters, with sales activity for the beginning of 2010 showing a 50 percent increase over the same time period in 2009. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
All incoming [...]
PHI and Sikorsky Develop New Technology for Improved Air Traffic Efficiency and Safety
Source: Sikorsky, 24 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today commended PHI Inc. for taking the lead on developing technology that improves air traffic control safety and efficiency for S-92® helicopters serving PHI’s Gulf of Mexico oil customers. Sikorsky collaborated on developing the technology and announced the advances at the Heli-Expo aerospace show in Houston, Texas. PHI (Nasdaq: PHII and PHIIK) [...]
S-92 Enters into Service in Brazil’s Offshore Oil Market
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 10
The S-92® helicopter has entered into the offshore oil market in Brazil, following the well established work of another Sikorsky Aircraft product already serving that industry in the region. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Petrobras, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has been using Sikorsky helicopters through their [...]
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Honors UND Aerospace at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., today at Heli-Expo honored the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences for its exemplary training efforts with S-300™ helicopters. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
UND Aerospace has operated S-300 series helicopters in its training [...]
Second Prototype in Sikorsky S-76D™ Helicopter Program
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 10
The second prototype aircraft in the S-76D™ helicopter program has entered the test flight program, with a third soon to follow, as the program that is producing the next generation model of the popular S-76® helicopter nears completion of its first fuselage for a production aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
Kuwait International [...]
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Honors the Houston Police Dept at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, today at Heli-Expo honored the Houston Police Department (HPD) for its customer loyalty and outstanding service to the community. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The Houston Police Department’s Air Support Division plays a significant role in ensuring the safety of city residents. In [...]
Sikorsky Announces Continuing Upgrades for the S-92
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the ontinuation of upgrades for the S-92® helicopter, which has already received more than 60 enhancements since entering service in 2004. These upgrades, combined with the aircraft’s rugged and flaw-tolerant design, have enabled the S-92 helicopter to become a leader in the highly demanding offshore oil, Head of State, and [...]
Canadian Air & Space Museum Seeks Support to Acquire S-58T
Source: Canadian Air & Space Museum, 22 Feb, 10
The Canadian Air & Space Museum of Toronto, Ontario Canada has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire a rare Sikorsky S-58T helicopter that had a remarkable 48-year flying career in Canada and the United States. The Museum’s immediate goal is to raise $35,000 U.S. to complete the purchase of the S-58T helicopter and all associated [...]
Brazil’s Líder Signs for Three S-76C++ Helicopters
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Líder Taxi Aéreo S.A. Air Brasil today announced the signing of a contract for three S-76C++TM aircraft in a ceremony held at Heli-Expo. This contract continues the more than 30-year relationship between the companies. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The aircraft will operate in Brazil in support of [...]
US State Dept to Purchase up to 110 Sikorsky S-61T(TM) Helicopters for Use in Afghanistan
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today at Heli-Expo that the U.S. State Department has entered into an IDIQ (indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity) agreement to purchase up to 110 modernized S-61™ aircraft for passenger and cargo transport missions in support of its worldwide operations. Delivery of the first four modernized S-61™ aircraft will support missions for the U.S. [...]
Pall Teams with Carson Helicopters on S-61 Modernization Program
Source: Pall Corp, 22 Feb, 10
Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Carson Helicopters, Inc. Pall will supply its Centrisep® engine advanced protection systems (EAPSs) to support a joint modernization program for the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter.
With approximately 620 aircraft in service today, the S-61 model is one [...]
Sikorsky Innovations Expected to Develop Mission-Adaptive Rotorcraft Under Prospective DARPA Contract
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that its Sikorsky Innovations group has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a contract to develop active rotor technologies that will allow aircraft to adapt to a changing environment and dynamically enhance performance. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Once [...]
Sikorsky S-92® Fleet Reaches 200,000 Flight Hour Milestone
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft’s S-92® helicopter fleet recently passed 200,000 total flight hours, the company announced today at the Heli-Expo exhibition. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The first production S-92 helicopter was delivered in late 2004. There are now 105 S-92 helicopters in operation in 21 countries around the world. Helicopters in demanding operations [...]
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Honors Edra Aeronáutica at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Schweizer, 21 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, today at Heli-Expo honored EDRA Aeronáutica of Brazil for its contributions to law enforcement flight training through the use of S-300 series helicopters. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
EDRA has been a distributor for Sikorsky light helicopters since 1997 and has been active [...]
Sikorsky SAR S-92® Helicopters Riding Wave of Success in UK
Source: Sikorsky, 21 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92® helicopters are on a path to unprecedented success in 2010 after coming off a record year of rescues in 2009 and recently being selected for the United Kingdom’s Search and Rescue Helicopter service. The aircraft are operated by CHC Helicopter Corp. and the S-92 helicopter is manufactured by Sikorsky [...]
Sikorsky eyes helicopter deal with Indian Navy
19 Feb, 10
The firm is offering the S-70B through the direct commercial sale route. Simultaneously, the US Air Force has responded to the Indian Navy’s RFP for a $1 billion multi-role helicopter with the Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky MH-60R.
Sikorsky X2 prototype suffers gearbox snag
Source: The Register, 18 Feb, 10
Sikorsky has suffered technical hitches in development of its X2 multicopter.
Sikorsky awards Cobham contract for CH-53K blades
Source: London Evening Standard, 18 Feb, 10
Defence group Cobham has won a contract to make components for US army helicopters, helping its American expansion plans.
Sikorsky Aircraft Launches Twitter Page
Source: Sikorsky, 18 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its own page on the Twitter social media Web site, reaching out to a broader audience to provide information on company news, products and services. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Sikorsky’s new Twitter page can be found by visiting http://twitter.com/SikorskyAircrft
The page also can be accessed via [...]
More setbacks in Sikorsky’s delivery of new helicopters to Canadian military
Source: Globe and Mail, 17 Feb, 10
There is one more twist in the seemingly never-ending saga of the replacement of Canada’s Sea King helicopters.
Sikorsky and Terma Sign MOU to Explore Danish Maritime Helicopter Program Opportunity
Source: Sikorsky, 16 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Terma A/S today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential collaborations if the Danish government decides to procure Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters. The government is currently evaluating alternatives including the MH-60R aircraft for a replacement maritime helicopter. The MH-60R aircraft would be procured via the Foreign Military [...]
Sikorsky notably absent from Heli-Expo 2010 CEO Forum
Source: HeliHub.com, 13 Feb, 10
HAI have put out the following brief press release “The CEO Forum will be held on Monday February 22 from 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. in the Grand Ballroom A&B, Convention Center. CEOs from AgustaWestland North America, Bell Helicopter, Enstrom Helicopters, MD Helicopters, and American Eurocopter will attend.”
Sikorsky is conspicuous by its absence…..
SAIC Awarded $12M Order to Develop US Army Aviation Crew Member Simulators
Source: SAIC, 12 Feb, 10
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (SAI 18.66, +0.10, +0.54%) today announced that it was awarded a delivery order by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to develop the first integrated crew member simulators for CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters under the Non-rated Crew Member Manned Module (NCM3) program. [...]
Columbia Helicopters To Clarify Unfounded Allegations Related to Fatal Carson S61 Crash
Source: Columbia Helicopters, 12 Feb, 10
Columbia Helicopters will hold a press/industry briefing at 10:00 AM Monday, February 22, 2010, regarding certain unfounded allegations related to the crash of a Carson Helicopters’ S-61 in 2008. Members of the media and all interested industry personnel are invited to attend.
Columbia Helicopters’ Vice President of Marketing, Todd Petersen, and General Legal Counsel, Tonya Van [...]
Sikorsky complains of flaws in Albanian helicopter tender
Source: Balkans.com, 11 Feb, 10
Sikorsky International Operations of the USA has cited irregularities in a 78.6-million-euro tender for the purchase of five military helicopters by the Albanian defense ministry, the Korrieri newspaper reported.
Anger as new UK SAR contract implies base move from Prestwick to Glasgow
Source: STV, 11 Feb, 10
The Ministry of Defence said that the posts will be moved 30 miles after a private company was awarded the contract for the service.
Maiden flight of CH-53GA right on schedule at Eurocopter’s Donauworth plant
Source: Eurocopter, 10 Feb, 10
Donauwörth, February 10,
The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 guests. Eurocopter test pilot Rene Nater and flight engineer Antoine Van Gent were at the controls. This first flight came just three years after the contract was awarded, [...]
Lockheed Martin Delivers 50th Fully Missionized MH-60R to the US Navy
Source: Lockheed Martin, 10 Feb, 10
Following HeliHub.com running this story on 4th February, here is the full press release from Lockheed Martin:
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has formally delivered the 50th MH-60R helicopter, fully equipped for its mission to protect the U.S. Navy fleet from hostile submarines and surface ships.
The newest member of the SEAHAWK® family of maritime helicopters is designed and [...]
CHC Selected as Preferred Bidder for 25-Year UK SAR Contract
Source: CHC, 9 Feb, 10
CHC Helicopters, through its membership in the Soteria* consortium, has won preferred bidder status on a 25-year contract to provide comprehensive search and rescue (SAR) services and military aircrew SAR training to the UK government, securing CHC’s place as the largest supplier of civilian SAR services in the world.
“We are honoured to be chosen as [...]
Germany’s HeliJet Charter adds third Sikorsky S76
Source: HeliHub.com, 4 Feb, 10
HeliJet Charter have purchased an S-76A++ from Swedish operator Norrlandsflyg, who had been operating it on an SAR contract. Previously SE-JUZ, and now in Germany as D-HULK, this helicopter is fitted with a winch capable of a 260kg lift. Various new over-water operations are planned for this aircraft, which HeliJet quotes as being able to [...]
Lockheed Martin delivers 50th MH-60R
Source: WBNG, 4 Feb, 10
Hundreds of Lockheed Martin Owego employees came together to say goodbye to this MH-60 R helicopter.
Goodrich Delivers 500th Laser Detecting System for U.S. Army Helicopters
Source: Goodrich, 4 Feb, 10
Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has delivered its 500th AN/AVR-2B (V) laser detecting system to the U.S. Army. The delivery milestone was reached ahead of schedule, with a perfect track record of on-time delivery with zero quality defects. Goodrich’s ISR Systems team inDanbury, Conn. supplies the systems.
The AN/AVR-2B(V) system is installed on U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk and [...]
Taiwan military chooses Eurocopter EC225 over Sikorsky S92
Source: Defense News, 3 Feb, 10
Taiwan’s air force has selected the Eurocopter EC225 helicopter against a Sikorsky bid for the S-92 for a medium-lift helicopter requirement for search and rescue missions.
Cougar executive says offshore S92 crash changed him forever
Source: Oilweek, 2 Feb, 10
“The events of March 12th changed my life forever, there´s no doubt about that,” said Burt, who is also a vice-president of Cougar´s parent company, VIH Aviation
Next in military technology: Unmanned Black Hawk?
Source: News Vine, 2 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced a billion-dollar venture Monday that it hopes will respond to military demand for technology to fight two wars, including Black Hawk helicopters that can see and fly on their own.
Sikorsky Innovations Launched to Redefine Future of Vertical Flight
Source: Sikorsky, 1 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its new technology development organization – Sikorsky Innovations – at a program attended by more than 100 government, education, business, technology and other officials at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The mission of Sikorsky Innovations is to develop and mature the [...]
Taiwan massive shopping list includes 60 Black Hawks
Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 30 Jan, 10
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of 60 UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters, technical and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $3.1 billion.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has [...]
Hairline crack found in Cougar S92
Source: Canada.com, 29 Jan, 10
Cougar Helicopters found a single, hairline crack in a main gearbox footing of a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter that flies workers in Newfoundland to and from the offshore oilfields.
Human error cited in Army helicopter crash in Colorado
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 29 Jan, 10
HeliHub.com report on this 19-Aug-09 accident is here
Canadian military defends SAR response in Cougar S92 enquiry
Source: The Telegram, 29 Jan, 10
It took two hours for a pair of military search and rescue (SAR) helicopters to arrive at the crash site – more than one hour after Cougar Helicopters’ SAR chopper arrived at the scene
New safety checks ordered on North Sea helicopters
Source: STV, 27 Jan, 10
see HeliHub.com Safety Documents page for relevant documentation
EASA AD 2010-0015 – Sikorsky S-92
Source: EASA, 26 Jan, 10
Sikorsky Unveils $20M CH-53K Precision Components Technology Center
Source: Sikorsky, 25 Jan, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today formally opened its new Precision Components Technology Center, launching a new path toward strategic competitive excellence beginning with the manufacture of CH-53K heavy lift helicopter components. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. ( UTX).
The center will produce major dynamic components of the CH-53K helicopter such as rotating and [...]
Nova Scotia’s only helicopter ambulance grounded for six weeks
Source: CBC, 22 Jan, 10
The Emergency Health Service LifeFlight helicopter is in Ontario for maintenance following a safety recall. The manufacturer, Sikorsky, is replacing a section of the tail rotor after problems were found with similar models.
Bahrain completes deal for nine Blackhawk helicopters
Source: AFP, 22 Jan, 10
Bahrain finalised an agreement for nine Blackhawk-M helicopters at the kingdom’s air show, commander of the Bahraini air force General Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah al-Khalifa said on Thursday.
Sikorsky: $1.5 Billion Helicopter Allotment
Source: Hartford Courant, 22 Jan, 10
A five-year U.S. government contract won by Sikorsky Aircraft in 2007 will provide the Stratford helicopter maker with at least $1.5 billion this year.
Taiwan Strait rescue enhances with Sikorsky S76C+
Source: Whats On Xiamen, 22 Jan, 10
A Sikorsky S-76C+ SAR helicopter has been put into service in the Xiamen Flying Service Rescue Team, a part of the East China Sea Rescue Bureau, to join in rescue missions in the Taiwan Straits
HAI Announces Recipient of the 2010 Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award
Source: HAI, 19 Jan, 10
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award recipient, Crew of CGNR 6033; U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Florida.
On September 7, 2008, the crew of U.S. Coast Guard CGNR 6033 launched from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, to respond to a stricken fishing vessel with four people aboard, 50 miles [...]
First S-70i Nears Completion at Sikorsky’s Mielec Facility in Poland
Source: Sikorsky, 19 Jan, 10
The first S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter, an international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is nearing completion on the assembly line at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company in Poland. The progress of the first international BLACK HAWK variant signals the launch of a new helicopter in the Sikorsky product line. Sikorsky Aircraft is [...]
Haiti – Canada has two Bell 412s on scene, two more helicopters to follow
Source: Globe and Mail, 15 Jan, 10
It will also carry two CH-146 Griffon helicopters, part of batch of at least four helicopters being sent to help transport needed items through a country in rubble: another Griffon is to leave later Thursday on a cargo plane, and a Sea King will sail with the navy ships
Haiti – 22nd MEU heads out with UH-1 and CH-53 helicopters
Source: JD News, 15 Jan, 10
In addition to three Navy ships, the MEU will deploy with CH-53E Super Stallion and UH-1 Huey helicopters, as well as 7-ton trucks, forklifts and other earth-moving equipment, supplies and water purification instruments.
Pilot in Meath helicopter crash admits error of judgment
Source: Irish Times, 15 Jan, 10
Accident was on 18-Sep-08 at Bettystown, County Meath, and involved S76B registered N399BH
Oil companies testify in Cougar S92 inquiry
Source: Toronto Sun, 12 Jan, 10
Oil company executives at an offshore helicopter inquiry said safety is their top priority — even as a lawyer representing workers pushed to question them on why it took nine years to introduce underwater breathing devices onboard.
CH-53K Program Maintains Progress With Successful IDR
Source: Sikorsky, 11 Jan, 10
STRATFORD, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that an Integration Design Review (IDR) of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program has charted a course for a successful Critical Design Review in 2010. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Sikorsky’s CH-53K program team hosted a two-day meeting in November to bring [...]
Shane Eddy Named VP, Sikorsky Global Helicopters
Source: Sikorsky, 9 Jan, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of Shane Eddy as Vice President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, responsible for strategic leadership and general management of the growing billion-dollar business. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. ( UTX).
Eddy joins Sikorsky after a 14-year career at Textron’s Bell Helicopter company where he most recently [...]
Mission system latest hurdle in Canadian H-92 program
Source: Globe and Mail, 8 Jan, 10
The development of the cockpit equipment for the Canadian Forces’ new fleet of maritime helicopters is still posing a “major challenge” to the program, which is already running four years late, a retired officer has warned.
PHi S76 flight recorder reveals pilot’s last words in Jan-09 accident
Source: Daily Comet, 8 Jan, 10
Refers to accident 04-Jan-2009 – HeliHub record of the accident is here.
EASA AD 2009-0230R1 – Sikorsky S92
Source: EASA, 7 Jan, 10
This AD revises EASA Emergency AD 2009-0230-E dated 23 October 2009
AAR Strengthens Relationship With Sikorsky and Provides Manufacturing and Machining for S-92 and H-60 helicopter
Source: AAR, 6 Jan, 10
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation under which the two companies will work together to identify opportunities to expand their business relationship. In addition, AAR was named the exclusive supplier of composite interiors for the Sikorsky S-92® helicopter program and will provide precision [...]
Sikorsky settles Cougar S-92 lawsuit
Source: Winnipeg Free Press, 6 Jan, 10
The families of passengers who died in the crash of a Sikorsky helicopter off the coast of Newfoundland last year, as well as the sole survivor of the tragedy, have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against the U.S. company.
Sikorsky and Goodrich Collaborate to Offer HUMS to Black Hawk Helicopter Users Worldwide
Source: Sikorsky, 6 Jan, 10
Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Goodrich Corporation to collaboratively promote an advanced aircraft maintenance solution to the worldwide rotary aircraft market. HSI is a support and distribution company of Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary [...]