Rotorcraft Branch Of China Southern Airlines To Acquire Three
Aircraft
Representatives of Sikorsky Aircraft and China Southern
Airlines' Zhuhai Helicopter Branch company held a signing ceremony
late last week at the first China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin
for the purchase of two Sikorsky S-92 and one S-76 offshore utility
helicopters by Zhuhai Helicopter. The new acquisitions are aimed at
supporting the ever-expanding offshore oil operations in the South
China Sea by Zhuhai's customers.
S-92 File Photo
Zhuhai Helicopter Branch is among the major helicopter operators
supporting offshore oil operations in China. The company has used
Sikorsky helicopters since 1984 to transport oil workers for such
companies as China National Offshore Oil Corp., Chevron and
ExxonMobil. Currently, Zhuhai Helicopter Branch operates the
largest S-76 helicopter fleet in China and Asia, and will have 13
S-76 and three S-92 helicopters in its rotorcraft fleet when the
three new aircraft are delivered.
Sikorsky Vice President Shane Eddy said, "Sikorsky and Zhuhai
Helicopter have enjoyed a very strong relationship for nearly 30
years, based on the safe and reliable performance of our
helicopters serving Zhuhai's customers in the offshore oil and
other market segments. Since 2007, Zhuhai has purchased nine
Sikorsky helicopters including three S-92 medium weight
helicopters. We appreciate the continued partnership with Zhuhai
and will continue working together to meet the increasing needs of
China's offshore oil industry." Capt. LI, Jiahua, President of
Zhuhai Helicopter Branch, also expressed a strong interest in
continuing to work with Sikorsky for further developing the market
in the years to come.
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