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JUNE 2013
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HeliRussia 2013
Sikorsky Aircraft Shares History and Vision at
HeliRussia 2013
Submitted by Stan Prusinski, Sikorsky Sales, Europe
MOSCOW, Russia – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. highlighted its 90th
anniversary as well as the 100th anniversary of the “Le Grand,” during the
HeliRussia trade show held May 16-18.
Most people don’t know that Igor Sikorsky, before being forced to flee
Russia after the Revolution of 1917, had already built a four-engine aircraft
that made its maiden voyage in 1913. This is amazing because he took the
technology so far, so quickly after the Wright Brothers’ first flight.
During the HeliRussia trade show, Vadim Miheev, the authoritative
biographer of Igor Sikorsky, drew a large crowd for his 15-minute technical
presentation on the history, development, and flights of the Grand. The
presentation was particularly memorable
In This Issue because Igor Sikorsky had been lauded by
Emperor Nicholas II when the emperor visited
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the Grand and presented Igor with a gold,
efforts in Mexico
diamond-encrusted pocket watch honoring
•China’s CITIC him for his achievement. The Grand was used
Offshore Helicopter
in
World War I as a bomber fighting aircraft
Company to acquire two S-92® helicopters
against the Central Powers forces.
Other highlights of Miheev’s presentation
•Replica S-76® EMS
helicopter presented
included photos of Igor as a child, and of the
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Sikorsky family. Following Miheev’s presentation, Sergei Sikorsky, Igor’s
son, delivered a presentation commemorating the 90th anniversary of
Sikorsky Aircraft.
In addition to the popular presentations, Sikorsky Aircraft personnel
hosted static display demonstrations of the new Rig Approach feature now
available on S-92® helicopters. General Directors of some of Russia’s biggest
aviation firms visited the booth to observe the demo and learn about this
latest technology development by Sikorsky.
Also of great interest to visitors and customers was the news that Sikorsky
Aircraft is moving forward on certification in Russia of the S-92 and, later,
the S-76D™ helicopter. Attendance at the Sikorsky booth was very strong,
and indeed, we were several times
overwhelmed by real customers
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representing the top companies
in Russian aviation and indicating
interest in the S-92 and the
S-76D helicopters.
Sikorsky is
focused on:
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HeliRussia 2013
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Today, as Sikorsky Aircraft celebrates 90 years in business, we continue to value
the lasting impact of Igor Sikorsky on the company. The company mission statement,
“We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere…every time”™ is at the
core of our respect for customers and employees alike, and it all began with our founder,
Igor Sikorsky.
Sergei Sikorsky admires a replica model of “The Grand,” the world’s first four-engine airplane designed and produced in
Russia by his father, Igor Sikorsky. Sergei’s wife, Elena (left), accompanied Sergei at the show. The Grand model was a
popular attraction at the Sikorsky booth.
Sergei Sikorsky delivered a 90th anniversary presentation.
Ron Doeppner (third from left), Sikorsky Chief Research and Development Pilot,
demonstrates Sikorsky’s new and innovated S-92® Rig Approach to customers.
Sergei Sikorsky (visible at left within the iPad screen) meeting customers,
admirers and historians of the Sikorsky family and Sikorsky products.
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Sikorsky Continues Its Sales Efforts in Mexico
Submitted by Adam Schierholz, Sikorsky Sales
Sikorsky Aircraft recently hosted Mexican Offshore Oil
Operator Pegaso at its Sikorsky Mexico Business Office in
Mexico City for a daylong work session on the features and
capabilities of the S-76D™ helicopter.
Pegaso is one of three Mexican operators that provide service
to PEMEX, the Mexican state-owned oil company, and it is
considering adding the S-76D helicopter to what has been, to
date, an exclusive Eurocopter fleet of aircraft.
Sikorsky was well represented at its visit with Pegaso. From left: Elise Baker – SGH Engineer, Erica Gonzalez – SAS
Business Development Manager, Charlie Hayden – SGH Engineer, David Franc – S-76® Marketing Manager, Adam
Schierholz – Regional Sales Manager Mexico, Enrique Zepeda – GM & CEO of Pegaso, Ricardo Cancino – Sikorsky
Representative in Mexico, Jose Erosa Zepeda – COO Pegaso, and Horacio Ayuso – Sikorsky Representative in Mexico.
China’s CITIC Offshore
Helicopter Company
to Acquire
Two S-92 Helicopters
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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced during the Paris Air
Show that it has signed a contract with China’s CITIC Offshore
Helicopter Company (COHC) for two S-92® helicopters to be
used for the offshore oil transportation mission.
Established in 1983, COHC is a publicly traded company
based in Shenzhen, Guandong, China. It is the largest
provider of offshore operations in China. The contract was
signed on May 10 in China and announced during the
Paris Air Show.
“The offshore oil market in China is growing rapidly,
and the S-92 helicopter has proven to be a reliable and safe
performer in many locations around the world, including
China, where Sikorsky products are now being operated by
all three major offshore oil service providers,” said Robert
Kokorda, Sikorsky Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
“COHC is one of the newest customers for Sikorsky Aircraft,
but we are focused on providing them with world-class
products and support, and are confident that this marks the
beginning of a long-term relationship between us.”
Sikorsky plans to deliver the new S-92 helicopters in
December 2014 and March 2015.
Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter
Achieves Certification in Mexico
™
STRATFORD, Conn. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recently announced that the S-76D™
helicopter has been awarded Type Certification by Mexico’s civil aviation authority, the
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC).
The S-76D helicopter is the newest product from Sikorsky Aircraft. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) awarded Type Certification of the S-76D model in October 2012,
and the helicopter continues its envelope expansion as the first models move through final
modifications for customer deliveries in 2013.
“Mexico is a growing market for Sikorsky. We have quintupled the total number of Sikorsky
helicopters in the military, paramilitary, and commercial markets there in the last five years,
and this co-validation of the S-76D helicopter by the Mexican DGAC, paves the way for
further growth of our commercial business there,” said Carey Bond, President of Sikorsky
Global Helicopters. “As PEMEX expands its offshore oil exploration, we are confident that
the fleet of S-76D helicopters servicing this work will grow proportionately.”
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Final Briefing
Replica S-76 EMS Helicopter Presented
to Children’s Medical Center Dallas
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Submitted by Alicia Hutchins, SAS Communications
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp and Sikorsky Aerospace Services recently presented the Children’s Medical
Center of Dallas (CMCD) with a model of an S-76® helicopter to honor the CMCD’s air transport team
for its relentless commitment to safely
executing critical care pediatric/
neo-natal transport missions. The
helicopter model recognizes the team’s
uncompromising devotion to help
children in need.
The CMCD, through Sikorsky’s
customer PHI Air Medical LLC,
operates the Sikorsky S-76C++™
hel ic opter for t he emergenc y
medical mission.
Media Visit
Wall Street Journal business reporter
Kate Linebaugh (left) visited Sikorsky
on May 28 to learn about the state of
Sikorsky’s global business, helicopter
programs, worldwide campaigns,
innovation programs and operations.
Sikorsky President Mick Maurer
(center) and Audrey Brady, Director
of Connecticut Assembly and Flight
Operations, gave Linebaugh a tour of
the Stratford facility, Black Hawk/
Seahawk® production lines and the
CH-53K laboratories.
Parting Shot
Good to be King
Submitted by Alicia Hutchins, SAS Communications
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – More than two dozen
participants from United Technologies Corp. (UTC)
business units recently attended a two-day workshop at
the United Technologies Research Center to share best
practices and benchmark each other’s successes. Pratt &
Whitney Canada, Pratt & Whitney, UTC Aerospace
Systems (UTAS), Sikorsky, UTC Climate, Controls and
Security, and Otis support organizations participated
in the event, held for the first time.
“This type of sharing is part of the UTC ACE
culture and results in improved support for all of our
customers,” said Joe Eltman, Manager, Commercial
Aircraft Product Support at Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
“It was enlightening, and we learned some very good
techniques for improving Sikorsky Customer Support
from our sister units.”
Positive feedback from the event prompted the
formation of the “UTC Frontline Support Working
Together Team” to continue sharing best practices.
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The May/June issue of Helicopters magazine features
a cover story, “Saluting the King,” to mark the 50th
anniversary of Sikorsky-made SEA KING™ helicopters
operating in Canada.
The issue includes a recap of the 2013 Heli-Expo
show with a section titled “The Sikorsky Way,” which
notes Sikorsky announced more aircraft orders and
options – 96 total – than all other major OEMs
at the show. Also included is a photo of Sikorsky
President Mick Maurer delivering a State of Sikorsky
presentation to the news media.
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