Thu, Dec 15, 2005
First SAR Application For Helicopter
Helicopter manufacturer
Sikorsky has signed a five-year contract to provide four S-92
helicopters (file photo of type, right) to CHC Helicopter
Corporation, to perform commercial search-and-rescue missions for
the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency, beginning in
2007.
Each helicopter will be equipped with the Rotor Ice Protection
System, allowing flight into known icing (FIKI) conditions and
all-weather operations -- just the thing for search-and-rescue ops,
which are seldom undertaken under blue skies and sunshine. The
arrangement marks the first SAR application for the S-92.
"The S-92's modern technology, performance, and industry-leading
safety standards make it superbly equipped for SAR," said Jeffrey
Pino, Sikorsky's senior vice president for corporate strategy,
marketing, and commercial programs. "Sikorsky helicopters have been
saving lives for more than 60 years. We are proud that CHC has
selected the S-92 to build upon this legacy."
The S-92 is the first helicopter in the world certified by the
European Aviation Safety Agency/ Joint Aviation Authorities
(EASA/JAA) to the latest and most rigorous safety standards. The
S-92 was also the first helicopter certified by the FAA to FAR Part
29 Transport Rotorcraft, Amendment 47 -- the latest US safety
regulations, which mirror the European standards.
Under the terms of the arrangement, CHC will operate the
helicopters 24/7 from coastal bases in Sumburgh, and Stornoway.
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