Fri, Jun 02, 2006
Second Time Companies Have Worked Together
Sikorsky Aircraft and China Aviation Industry Corporation II
(AVIC II) announced Thursday the two companies have signed of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on the
development and manufacture of civil helicopters.
Under the MOU, Sikorsky and AVIC II will discuss helicopter
manufacturing, assembly, flight test, engineering design and
analysis, and new product development in the light, intermediate,
and medium classes. The companies will also explore establishing
Changhe Aircraft Industry Corporation under AVIC II as a second
source for the S-76 helicopter airframe.
"We look forward to exploring many potential projects with AVIC
II for both the Chinese and international marketplace. We are
excited about the opportunity to execute projects outlined in the
current MOU that create additional areas of cooperation in the
future," said Carey Bond, Sikorsky vice president for corporate
strategy and advanced programs.
This won't be the first
collaboration between the two companies. Sikorsky's business
relationship with AVIC II dates back more than a decade to the
development of the S-92A helicopter (above): Changhe, an AVIC II
subsidiary, manufactures the S-92A tail pylon.
"China is a dynamic country, AVIC II is a company with great
technical capabilities, and Sikorsky Aircraft is an international
company committed to developing business relationships and
strategic partnerships globally," said Steve Estill, Sikorsky vice
president and chief marketing officer.
Other potential business opportunities between the companies
include aftermarket support and pilot training for the Chinese
market.
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