Sat, Nov 28, 2009
Nest Stop, Pennsylvania ... For Customization
Sikorsky and AVIC celebrated completion of the first S-76C++
civil helicopter airframe produced in China on Monday. The airframe
is the first to be built under an agreement between Sikorsky and
Changhe Aircraft. The airframe will be delivered to the Sikorsky
Global Helicopters facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA, for
customization. Additional airframes are scheduled to be delivered
in 2010.
"This delivery meets a key milestone in executing on
international collaborations creating the culture and relationships
for long term success," said John Bishop, Sikorsky Vice President,
Strategic Sourcing. "The region has a strong need for helicopters,
and as we establish the S-76 helicopter manufacturing presence
here, we are proud to celebrate this first delivery. It is a true
sign of the strength of this business relationship and the positive
path we are on for the future."
In 2006, Sikorsky reinforced its manufacturing base in China
when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Aviation
Industry Corp. II (AVIC II, now AVIC), parent company of Changhe.
The agreement laid the foundation for a business relationship
between the two companies that has led to the production of the
S-76 civil helicopter airframes from Changhe's facility southwest
of Shanghai.
Changhe is a supplier for Sikorsky's three largest commercial
helicopter programs. Changhe also manufactures tail pylons
for Sikorsky's S-92 helicopter, and supplies airframe components
and assemblies Sikorsky's Schweizer 300CBi aircraft, which are used
worldwide for pilot training, transportation, aerial photography,
airborne patrol and many other purposes.
File Photo
The S-76 helicopter series by Sikorsky
Aircraft has long been the aircraft of choice for Fortune 100
companies and offshore oil support operations. Since its initial
certification in 1978, Sikorsky has delivered more than 725 S-76
helicopters and accumulated more than 5.1 million flight hours with
220+ operators in 59 countries.
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