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Thu, May 02, 2024

Helicopter Express Buys Erickson’s Firefighting Birds and Biz

Helicopter Express Took On Its First S-64 Air Crane From Erickson In September 2022

Helicopter Express has acquired the aerial firefighting operations business unit and aircraft of Erickson -- best known for being the manufacturer/operator of the monster heavy-lift S-64 Air Crane helicopters.

Some of Erickson’s remaining businesses will stay alive as standalone entities. Further; Erickson will stay on as an independent manufacturer and service provider for the S-64 Air Crane helicopter fleet.

“The acquisition of Erickson’s firefighting operations and fleet furthers our growth plan into new aerial markets and makes us the premier heavy-lift operator globally,” said Scott Runyan, CEO of Helicopter Express.

“This transaction provides us with a sustainable plan to enhance our operations and provide better support to all of our customers,” said Barry Kohler, CEO of Erickson.

“Erickson can now be fully focused on manufacturing, support and supply chain services for the global fleet.”

Helicopter Express took on its first S-64 Air Crane from Erickson in September 2022, and added five more in August 2023. All remaining S-64s be acquired by Helicopter Express under the terms of the sale.

Barry Kohler, CEO of Erickson, commented, “This transaction provides us with a sustainable plan to enhance our operations and provide better support to all of our customers. Erickson can now be fully focused on manufacturing, support and supply chain services for the global fleet.”

FMI: www.helicopterexpress.com

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