Wed, Feb 25, 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft has
been basking in a fair amount of attention at Heli-Expo 2009... and
giving some back, as well. As the event closed, they recognized
Helijet International Inc. for achieving an accident-free 140,000
fleet hour milestone with its S-76A helicopters.
Helijet reached the milestone on Feb. 15, 2009. The company has
used Sikorsky helicopters for more than 20 years, with Sikorsky
delivering the first S-76A helicopter to Helijet in 1987. Helijet
currently operates five S-76A (file photo, below) and one S-61
aircraft along with several other helicopters and Learjet
aircraft.
"The fact that they have logged such a tremendous number of
flight hours safely is a great testament to the durability and
attention to safety that everyone in the industry sees in our
products today," said Carey Bond, Sikorsky Vice President and Chief
Marketing Officer. "We commemorate this remarkable achievement and
salute the total professionalism of Helijet's aircrews and
maintenance staff. We are proud that Helijet is flying our
product."
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world
leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The
company's long commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in
its mission statement: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring
people home everywhere … every time." United Technologies
Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of
high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and
building systems industries.
Helijet International Inc., a Canadian-owned company, is North
America's largest scheduled helicopter airline and a major provider
of air ambulance services as well as numerous charter operations in
the tourism and recreational markets, all within the Province of
British Columbia.
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