Fri, Jun 24, 2011
All Scheduled For Delivery This Year
It's not all jetliners at the Paris Air Show, though they do
grab a lot of headlines. Over on the rotary wing side of the house,
Sikorsky on Tuesday announced today an agreement to sell an S-92
and two S-76 C++ helicopters to the Milestone Aviation Group, a
global finance company that purchases and leases helicopters to
high quality helicopter operators. All three aircraft are scheduled
for delivery this year, starting in the third quarter.
Sikorsky S-92 File Photo
In December 2010, Milestone Aviation purchased five S-76C++
helicopters, which can serve many roles such as offshore oil worker
transport, VIP transport including Head of State, air ambulance,
search and rescue, and civil defense. Sikorsky is now transitioning
to the next model in the highly successful S-76 aircraft line, the
S-76D helicopter, which has entered production.
"In a very short time, Milestone Aviation has become an
important and highly valued customer. We deeply appreciate their
business and look forward to growing our relationship," said Carey
Bond, President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, which develops and
produces civil certified helicopters and their derivatives.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters' products include the S-76, S-92 and
H-92 helicopters as well as the S-300C, S-300 CBi, S-333 and S-434
light helicopters. Also part of Sikorsky Global helicopters is
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a provider of charter and
fractional ownership services.
S-76 C++ File Photo
"Our most recent purchase is further testament to the quality of
the Sikorsky product line. Demand for these machines is
extraordinary, so they will quickly be in the field doing mission
critical or utility work with operators in oil and gas, EMS or
Search and Rescue sectors," said Richard Santulli, Chairman of
Milestone.
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