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Sikorsky S-92Â® "Legacy of Heroes" Demo Helicopter on Display in Malaysia

2011-12-04 17:00:00

LANGKAWI, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LIMA AIR SHOW - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s S-92Â® "Legacy of Heroes" demonstration helicopter will be shown on static display at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition beginning Dec. 6. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO ) <font size="2" face="Arial">(Photo:...

Associated Aircraft Group Retains Industry's Highest Safety Rating During Recent Wyvern Audit

2011-12-01 09:00:00

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the nation's premier executive helicopter company, has again passed the industry's most rigorous safety audit and retained its designation as a Wyvern Standard approved helicopter operator. The safety audit was completed in October. AAG is a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., which is part of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO) Wyvern has...

Bristow Group to Present at the Dahlman Rose & Co. First Annual Ultimate Oil Services & Drilling Conference

2011-11-28 06:00:00

HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry today announced that the Company will be attending the Dahlman Rose & Co. First Annual Ultimate Oil Services & Drilling Conference to be held in New York City, November 29-30, 2011. Mark Duncan, Senior Vice President Commercial, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, November 29, at 10:40 a.m. Eastern Time (9:40 a.m. Central Time)....

Clark School's Gamera Certified for World Records Human-powered Helicopter's 11.4-second Flight Officially Recognized

2011-11-17 16:06:00

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Federation Aeronautique Internationale has certified that the Clark School's Gamera human-powered helicopter team set world records earlier this year for flight duration and flight duration with a female pilot. The FAI certified the 4.2-second flight of May 12, 2011, and the 11.4-second flight of July 13, 2011, which supersedes the first. Gamera was designed and built by a team of some 50 students at the Clark...

U.S. Department of State Orders Three Additional Upgraded S-61(TM) Helicopters

2011-11-08 14:00:00

SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced that the U.S. Department of State (DoS) has ordered three additional upgraded S-61 utility helicopters, bringing the total number purchased by DoS to 29 aircraft to date. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080904/NETH086LOGO) "The S-61 helicopter is...

Bristow Group to Host Analyst Day in New York November 10

2011-11-04 06:05:00

HOUSTON, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, will host a half-day Analyst Meeting in New York City on Thursday, November 10, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 1:30 p.m. Management's presentations will be webcast live beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time and will be available online in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.bristowgroup.com. A replay of this...

Onboard Systems Releases New 2,000-LB Electric Swivel in its Growing Line

2011-10-26 07:00:00

Onboard Systems announced the release of its new 2K Electric Swivel, which is rated for loads up to 2,000 LB (907 KG). The latest addition to its growing line of Electric Swivels for helicopter external load work operations with long lines and remote hooks, the new 2K Electric Swivel is designed to interface directly with Onboardâ€™s TALONâ„¢ 2K Remote Cargo Hook. Vancouver, WA (PRWEB) October 26, 2011 Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook...

Sikorsky S-76D(TM) Helicopter Moves Closer to Certification as Engines Gain Type Certification

2011-10-24 08:00:00

STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The S-76D(TM) helicopter program has achieved another significant milestone as Transport Canada recently certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines that will be installed in Sikorsky's new S-76D(TM) helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111024/NE91206 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO ) The engine...

Sikorsky Aerospace Services & Aircraft Technical Publishers Collaborate for Distribution of Technical Documentation to Civil Helicopter Operators Worldwide

2011-10-11 12:00:00

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NBAA Trade Show -- Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced that it signed an agreement with Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATPÂ®) to collaborate on an advanced technical documentation distribution solution supporting operators of Sikorsky civil helicopters worldwide. SAS is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo:...

Associated Aircraft Group(TM) Adds Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet Charter Service to its Sikorsky S-76Â® Helicopter Fleet

2011-10-10 16:30:00

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NBAA -- Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has announced the addition of the Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet to its fleet of Sikorsky S-76Â® executive helicopters. The jet service provides AAG customers additional options to meet their travel needs, while expanding the company's service area. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo:...