Mon, Jul 02, 2007
More Than 900 Watch Sikorsky S-76 Flight Demos
They build airframes for it... and last week, workers in the
Czech Republic were able to see firsthand flight demonstrations of
Sikorsky's S-76 helicopter.
Representatives with the helomaker tell ANN the flight
demonstrations were conducted at the Vodochody private
international airport at Aero Vodochody a.s. The demos coincided
with the kick-off of the 42nd Annual Karlovy Vary International
Film Festival, taking place June 29-July 7.
Aero has manufactured S-76 airframes since 2000, completing its
157th airframe last week.
More than 900 Aero employees were given the opportunity to view
the S-76 in flight as part of the weekend-long program to showcase
the aircraft. In addition, 12 Aero employees were randomly selected
to fly in the S-76 for brief demo flights.
"The S-76 helicopter is the aircraft of choice for corporate and
VIP operators as well as for some of the world's largest helicopter
offshore operators," said Bruce McKinney, Vice President, Sikorsky
Europe. "The demonstration flights for potential customers in the
Czech Republic is a proud moment for Sikorsky and Aero employees,
who together produce this popular and proven aircraft."
McKinney said the S-76 demonstrations in Prague also highlight
Sikorsky's growing presence in Europe that includes the recent
acquisition of PZL Mielec in Poland, where the company plans to
produce the International Black Hawk helicopter, for delivery
throughout the region.
As ANN reported, Sikorsky
announced at the recent Paris Air Show the company is actively
exploring business opportunities for European partners for
component manufacturing and service centers for the entire Sikorsky
product line.
"Sikorsky looks forward to the opportunities to build on the
foundation established through the work that is done at Aero, as we
expand into the European region," McKinney said.
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