CMC Electronics is pleased to announce a new multi-year contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for the supply of its military Flight Management System (FMS) on several Sikorsky helicopter models including the UH-60M, HH-60M, HH-60W, S-70i and the S-70M. The helicopters with CMC’s equipment will be delivered to the …
Read More »U.S. Air Force Declares Initial Operational Capability of Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II Major milestone for Air Force’s next generation combat rescue helicopter
The U.S. Air Force declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter, validating the platform’s operational readiness to forward deploy Air Force rescue crews around the globe. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company designed and manufactures the HH-60W, which enables the U.S. Air Force to conduct …
Read More »Sikorsky S-92® Helicopter Fleet Surpasses 2 Million Flight Hours
The global fleet of the multi-mission Sikorsky S-92 ® helicopters is rapidly accumulating flight hours, surpassing 2 million flight hours in a variety of missions including search and rescue, oil and gas transportation and VIP transportation in 28 countries. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company. The S-92 was in service for 12 …
Read More »United States Army and Sikorsky Strengthen Army Aviation Fleet with 10th H-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Contract
The United States government and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), signed a five-year contract for a baseline of 120 H-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with options to reach a total of 255 aircraft to be delivered to the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Sikorsky continues to …
Read More »Heavy-lift helicopter: Sikorsky and Rheinmetall expand German industrial partnership on CH-53K
Sikorsky and the members of the German CH-53K industry team have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation through a new teaming agreement. Christian Albrecht, International Business Development Manager at Sikorsky, was pleased with the latest development: “We have been working intensively and in close coordination to develop a concept on how …
Read More »Sikorsky-Boeing Team Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Designed to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition, known as FLRAA. The aircraft, named DEFIANT X, will be the fastest, most maneuverable and most survivable assault helicopter in history. Combined with …
Read More »U.S. Navy Awards Sikorsky Contract to Build Six More CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters
The CH-53K has flown more than 2,000 flight hours validating the aircraft’s performance , including testing on a ship and in both hot and cold environments. This year, the helicopter completed air-to-air refueling with a 27,000-lb. external load demonstrating its ability to enable heavy-lift transport from sea to shore. Sikorsky, …
Read More »Sikorsky / PZL Mielec Delivers M28 Aircraft to the Ecuadorian Army
An M28 short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft manufactured at PZL Mielec, a facility in Poland owned by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has arrived in Ecuador following a trans-Atlantic flight from Poland. Delivered five months after contract award, the twin-engine turboprop will meet the Ecuadorian Army’s need …
Read More »Sikorsky Presents Winged-S Rescue Award to Bristow S-92 Helicopter Crew
Sikorsky, presented Bristow Helicopters Limited with the Sikorsky Winged-S Rescue Award in recognition of a recent life-saving mission in the North Atlantic on the 12th of September. The award was accepted during the 2017 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition. Bristow Helicopters currently operates S-92 helicopters on behalf of the …
Read More »Sikorsky Delivers Second S-92® Helicopter to South Korea Coast Guard
The South Korea Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its second S-92® helicopter for search and rescue following a ceremony today. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The South Korea Coast Guard has operated a single S-92 helicopter since March 2014 and accepted its second S-92 aircraft, pictured …
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