Sikorsky nips at Eurocopter’s heels
Sikorsky has claimed the number-two position among the world’s helicopter manufacturers, declared CEO Jeff Pino here on Monday.

Sikorsky has claimed the number-two position among the world’s helicopter manufacturers, declared CEO Jeff Pino here on Monday. “We are the second largest helicopter manufacturer by revenues and we will soon compete with Eurocopter for the number one position,” said Pino, who has seen his company’s turnover grow on a 22-percent trend, against a 13-percent industry average.

Sikorsky expects revenues to reach approximately $5.5 billion this year, after a record $4.8 billion in 2007. The breakdown  percentage between domestic and international sales should come close to 75-25 this year due to the high proportion of U.S. government programs.