Sikorsky Aircraft

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Matt Thurber

Two weeks of testing highlighted the value of quick-reaction fire suppression

Rain Tests Autonomous Black Hawk on Burning Brush

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Coverage supports more than 60 helicopters in SAR and offshore energy operations

Bristow, Sikorsky Sign S-92 Enhanced Support Agreement

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

HUMS will enable in-flight exceedance detection and immediate alerting functionality

Skytrac and Sikorsky Partner on Next-gen HUMS for S-92s

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Autonomous drone proved it can transition from vertical to horizontal flight

Sikorsky's UAS Achieves Hover-to-Cruise Transition Flight

Company has spent more than $100 million and a decade on its development

Sikorsky Readies for S-92A+ Gearbox Certification

The panel includes leading rotorcraft users

Sikorsky Establishes Next-gen Operator Advisory Group

Manufacturers are looking at all sorts of technologies while serving existing markets

New Rotorcraft: More of the Same with Some Surprises in Store

Sarah Rose

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Rain Tests Autonomous Black Hawk on Burning Brush

Bristow, Sikorsky Sign S-92 Enhanced Support Agreement

Skytrac and Sikorsky Partner on Next-gen HUMS for S-92s

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

Sikorsky's UAS Achieves Hover-to-Cruise Transition Flight

Sikorsky Readies for S-92A+ Gearbox Certification

Sikorsky Establishes Next-gen Operator Advisory Group

New Rotorcraft: More of the Same with Some Surprises in Store

American Airlines Flight and Army Helicopter Collide

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