Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Largest One-Time Order For The S-92 Ever Received
Sikorsky Aircraft today announced that Bond Aviation Group, the
British helicopter operator and subsidiary company of the World
Helicopters Group, has signed a contract to buy 16 S-92
helicopters. The purchase is the largest one-time acquisition of
S-92 aircraft ever received by Sikorsky Aircraft.
S-92 File Image
"We are deeply honored by the Bond Aviation Group's confidence
in Sikorsky and our S-92 helicopter, which we see expressed by this
significant firm order," said Carey Bond, President of Sikorsky
Global Helicopters. "We are delighted to have Bond join the family
of S-92 operators around the world who have selected a proven and
reliable aircraft."
The S-92 helicopter is one of the largest in its heavy offshore
class. Its cabin can easily carry 19 passengers and their luggage.
Since entering service in September 2004, the S-92 fleet has grown
to more than 150 aircraft. Helicopter transport companies serving
the offshore oil and gas industry operate approximately 60 percent
of the fleet, and currently account for 90 percent of the fleet's
380,000 total flight hours.
James Drummond, CEO of World Helicopters Group said: "Bond is
delighted to announce the order of 16 new Sikorsky S-92
helicopters. The introduction of the S-92s represents the next
stage in Bond's growth and fleet development for both UK and
International operations, such as Oil & Gas and Search and
Rescue, for which the S-92 is ideally designed. It is a proven and
flexible platform that will provide the performance and range
required to operate in these environments whilst delivering the
highest standards of safety and comfort for its crew and
passengers. We look forward to working with Sikorsky to introduce
the new aircraft, the first of which we expect in 2013."
All Bond S-92 aircraft will feature equipment and systems
necessary for operations in the North Sea in accordance with the
European Aviation Safety Agency's requirements. These include five
flotation devices, two auto-deployable life rafts, satellite flight
following communications, and a main rotor blade ice protection
system. Currently, helicopter operators based in five North Sea
countries are flying 47 S-92 aircraft configured for offshore
transport and search and rescue missions.
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