22-Jan-2010Source: Whats On Xiamen
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... Read more
19-Jan-2010Source: HAI
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... Read more
19-Jan-2010Source: Sikorsky
The first S-70iâ„¢ 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... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: Globe and Mail
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... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: JD News
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.... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: Irish Times
Accident was on 18-Sep-08 at Bettystown, County Meath, and involved S76B registered N399BH... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: Toronto Sun
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.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Sikorsky
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... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: Sikorsky
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... Read more
8-Jan-2010Source: Globe and Mail
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.... Read more
8-Jan-2010Source: Daily Comet
Refers to accident 04-Jan-2009 – HeliHub record of the accident is here.... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: EASA
This AD revises EASA Emergency AD 2009-0230-E dated 23 October 2009... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: AAR
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... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
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.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Sikorsky
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... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that it reached and successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and 100% model release milestones for the CH-53K main rotor pylon (MRP) program. These two events define the transition from engineering design to manufacturing of the MRP structure for the System Development and Demonstration SDD aircraft. “Aurora Flight Sciences is... Read more
22-Dec-2009Source: Ottawa Citizen
Sea trials for the new Cyclone helicopter will take place before the end of January on the east coast, Defence Watch has been told. Sources originally said the first of the new maritime helicopters was supposed to arrive at CFB Shearwater in December but now that delivery has slipped slightly.... Read more
21-Dec-2009Source: Defense Industry Daily
The Australian government recently announced a multi-year In Service Support contract to BAE Systems Australia Ltd... Read more
18-Dec-2009Source: JEMS
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has presented a $35,000 donation to MedEvac Foundation International, its third in a series, completing its total $105,000 pledge to the air-medical charitable and research organization and bringing it into the Foundation’s Chairman’s Circle of $100,000-plus donors.... Read more
18-Dec-2009Source: Falmouth Packet
The announcement by the Secretary of State for Defence concerning the future plans for UK military helicopters will have a positive effect on operations at RNAS Culdrose.... Read more
18-Dec-2009Source: LaBarge
LaBarge has been awarded a multi-year contract valued at approximately $18.9 million from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to produce electronic assemblies for various models of UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopters through 2014... Read more
18-Dec-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Global Helicopters announced that its Light Helicopters Division has delivered the first two S-434(TM) helicopters to the Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [Note: This is in line with Sikorsky’s official press release, but HeliHub.com reported this delivery on 17th June 2009….]... Read more
18-Dec-2009Source: Sikorsky
The S-76D(TM) helicopter program is entering production, signifying the latest major milestone in the program that is manufacturing the next generation model of the popular S-76(®) helicopter... Read more
15-Dec-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Military Systems and Elbit Systems have successfully completed the Armed BLACK HAWK (ABH) demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development BATTLEHAWK(TM) helicopter.... Read more
14-Dec-2009Source: UK MoD
The Sea King crews from 854 Naval Air Squadron were recently presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by Head of the Royal Navy, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope.... Read more
13-Dec-2009Source: Vertical
Elbit Systems of America has achieved another milestone for the Kollsman® GAViS™ (General Aviation Vision System). GAViS™ is now certified on the Sikorsky S-76A, S-76B and S-76C helicopters.... Read more
12-Dec-2009Source: Mail Tribune
San Diego Gas and Electric, which has leased an Erickson S-64E aircrane helicopter dubbed “The Incredible Hulk,” will take delivery of a new helicopter sometime in the spring.... Read more
10-Dec-2009Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has received a $14.75 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate a digital messaging interface that will improve the flow of data the MH-60R anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare helicopter can send to U.S. Navy ships across the new Ku band tactical data link.... Read more
10-Dec-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today rolled out the first U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) UH-60 A-A to L recapitalization aircraft at its Chase Field Operations Center in Texas... Read more
8-Dec-2009Source: Erickson Air Crane
Both helicopters come directly from urban interface firefighting assignments in Southern California where they helped firefighters battle the record-breaking “Station Fire” near Los Angeles in the late summer.... Read more
3-Dec-2009Source: US Army
The UH-60A Recapitalization Program kicked off during 2002 with the induction of the first A-to-A aircraft at Corpus Christi Army Depot. The first was delivered in 2003 marking the culmination of a successful partnership between Sikorsky Aircraft and the depot.... Read more
2-Dec-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated the formal delivery of a UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter to the Defense Forces of Bahrain. It is the first of nine aircraft that will ultimately be delivered... Read more
2-Dec-2009Source: Bernama
Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Datuk Seri Rodzali Daud said 12 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters will not be enough to replace the Nuri (Sikorsky S61A).... Read more
1-Dec-2009Source: Canada.com
The head of the inquiry investigating last spring’s helicopter crash that killed 17 offshore oil workers and aircrew off the Newfoundland coast announced Wednesday he has asked the Defence Department to send a witness to explain the federal role in SAR... Read more
1-Dec-2009Source: KPBS
Due to the continuing wildfire threat, San Diego-area emergency crews will have access to a large water-dropping aircraft until mid-December, a fire department spokesman said... Read more
24-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
ikorsky Aircraft Corp. and AVIC today celebrated completion of the first S-76C++(TM) civil helicopter airframe produced in China. The airframe is the first to be built under an agreement between Sikorsky and Changhe Aircraft.... Read more
22-Nov-2009Source: Canadian Press
A test to certify the model of helicopter involved in a fatal crash off Newfoundland showed it would remain airborne for “around 10 minutes” – about one third of the time required – if oil leaked from its gearbox, aviation regulators say.... Read more
21-Nov-2009Source: DSCA
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of up to 15 AgustaWestland AW109s, or alternatively, 15 Bell Model 429s, or 15 EADS UH-72A Lakotas; and, up to 12 AgustaWestland AW139s, or alternatively, 12 Bell 4122, or 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks... Read more
20-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology(TM) demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Science magazine with a 2009 “Best of What’s New Award.”... Read more
19-Nov-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is please to announce that AgustaWestland North America (AWNA) was recently awarded a $17.35 million U.S. Navy contract to provide depot level maintenance on three Egyptian Mk-2 variant H-3 helicopters.... Read more
17-Nov-2009Source: CBC
Emergency breathing devices for suits worn by passengers during offshore helicopter flights weren’t installed until nine years after they were first recommended and only after a helicopter crashed off the coast of Newfoundland in March, killing 17 people, an inquiry heard Monday.... Read more
17-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Dubai Air Show that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has contracted to purchase two Sikorsky S-76D™ helicopters, with options to purchase two more, becoming the worldwide launch customer for the new aircraft.... Read more
17-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced that Falcon Aviation Services will establish a Customer Support Center in Abu Dhabi for S-76® helicopters. The facility will be the first S-76 helicopter Customer Support Center in the Middle East... Read more
16-Nov-2009Source: Flight Global
The Israeli air force has abandoned its evaluation of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and is instead showing interest in the capabilities of Sikorsky’s developmental CH-53K.... Read more
13-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in India, including components for S-92® helicopter cabins... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Stamford Plus
The region’s most prestigious business community leadership award will be presented by The Business Council of Fairfield County to Jeffrey P. Pino, President, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on Tuesday, November 17, 2009... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky has provided helicopters to support the Royal Family since the early 1950’s, including the R4, S-51, S-55, S-58, S-58T, S-76B and the S-76C+ helicopters. The new S76C++ helicopter entered service in September.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Globe and Mail
Engineers have discovered a hairline crack in the gearbox of a Canadian-based Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, the latest chapter in an ongoing mechanical saga that has cast an investigative spotlight on the high-tech machine.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: AMT
In a first for a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service provider (HEMS), Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) received FAA approval for their HFDM/FOQA program... Read more
1-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced it has delivered the first aircraft with a cabin produced at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky company in Poland. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.... Read more
31-Oct-2009Source: British International
The event coincided with a break in President Barack Obama’s public engagements, leading to speculation about an impromptu visit to Cornwal... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: WETM
As production increases, a helicopter manufacturing plant in Big Flats is hiring.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Triumph Group
The scope of the agreements includes the development of the Blade Fold System, the Blade Damper and the Rotor Brake Module. The development contract is expected to be completed in 2012 and will initially involve several Triumph Group companies... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Interglobe
Nigel Harwood, CEO of InterGlobe said, “We are pleased to enter into this long term association with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the market demand in India is significant. InterGlobe General Aviation believes in representing the highest quality of products and we are delighted to be associated with the original inventor of helicopters – Sikorsky.... Read more
25-Oct-2009Source: UPI
Australian military chiefs are pressing for the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter over its European rival, the NH90 built by EADS, according to a classified document. Their decisions are outlined in a classified submission to Defense Minister John Faulkner and Minister for Defense Personnel, Materiel and Science Minister Greg Combet... Read more
19-Oct-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 TechnologyTM demonstrator achieved a maximum speed of 106 knots in a recent test flight at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center.... Read more
10-Oct-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology(TM) demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Mechanics magazine with a 2009 Breakthrough Innovator Award.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: LaBarge
LaBarge, Inc. has been awarded a $1.8 million contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to continue to produce electronic assemblies for various models of UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopters. LaBarge has supported the BLACK HAWK helicopter program since 2005.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
The massive chopper, an S64E Helitanker, can scoop and dump up to 2,650 gallons of water per trip. It will be controlled by city fire officials but be available to fight blazes throughout the county during the next two months.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: USCG
On October 1, 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate’s HH-60 Conversion Project held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., in honor of the Medium Range Recovery Helicopter achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC).... Read more