Helicopters

Sikorsky Announces S-76C++(TM) Sale to Air Harrods in U.K.

PARIS, June 21 / / - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was awarded a contract to deliver a new S-76C++(TM) helicopter to Air Harrods Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., (NYSE:UTX). This S-76C++ contract is the fourth to be executed by a U.K. customer. We are delighted that Air Harrods has chosen the S-76 again, said Sikorsky Regional Sales...

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AgustaWestland Selects Goodrich Rescue Hoist for Swiss Mountain Rescue Bases

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17 - (Paris Air Show) - AgustaWestland has selected Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) to supply the rescue hoists for the Swiss Air-Rescue REGA Grand helicopter fleet to be used at mountain rescue bases located throughout Switzerland. Under the terms of the contract, Goodrich's hoist and winch team, headquartered in Diamond Bar, Calif., will provide externally-mounted, DC...

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Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers BLACK HAWK Helicopters to Jordan

PARIS, June 18 - PARIS AIR SHOW - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the delivery of three UH-60L BLACK HAWK helicopters to the Kingdom of Jordan and the scheduled delivery of another five in 2007. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), made the announcement at the Paris Air Show. The Jordanian Special Operations Aviation Brigade will use the BLACK HAWK helicopters...

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Hamilton Sundstrand to Supply Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Computers and Actuators for New CH-53K Helicopters

PARIS, June 18 /- PARIS AIR SHOW - Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has been selected to supply advanced fly-by-wire flight control computers, and primary main and tail rotor actuators for the U.S. Marines' CH-53K heavy lift helicopter fleet. The contract includes design, development and production work. Design and development will begin immediately with...

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Iridium-® Satellite Provides Tracking, Text and Telephony for Prism Helicopters

BETHESDA, Md. - June 12, 2007 - Iridium Satellite today announced that Prism Helicopters has selected Sky Connect's TRACKER(TM) and Mission Managing Units (MMU) to equip its fleet with tracking, voice and text messaging via the Iridium satellite network. The Iridium-enabled Sky Connect systems are fully compliant with new Canadian Government regulations which require that aircraft used in...

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Boeing Orders ASTi Systems for Four New Longbow Trainers

The Boeing Company has selected Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi - Herndon, VA) to supply networked communication and environmental audio simulation for a batch of new AH-64D Apache Longbow trainers to be fielded at various locations around the world. The first systems will be delivered in support of the Japan Defense Agency's Ground Self Defense Force Longbow training program....

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Turkey Orders 17 S-70B SEAHAWK Helicopters

STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 3 // -- Sikorsky Aircraft announced today it has signed an agreement which makes effective a contract with the Ministry of National Defense, Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) of the Government of Turkey for 17 new S-70B SEAHAWK(R) helicopters. First deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2009. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp....

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Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers First New Production UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopter to U.S. Army

STRATFORD, Conn., July 31 // -- In a rollout ceremony attended by hundreds of government officials, military personnel, and employees, Sikorsky Aircraft launched a new era today with delivery of the U.S. Army's first production UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter. Sikorsky is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. With a new airframe, avionics and propulsion system, the UH-60M is the latest and...

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X2 Technology(TM) Fly-by-Wire System Completes Successful First Flight

ELMIRA, N.Y., Nov. 4 -- A surrogate helicopter equipped with the new X2 Technology fly-by-wire system made its first flight here yesterday, a key milestone in Sikorsky Aircraft's development of its X2 Technology demonstrator rotorcraft. Sikorsky is part of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The Schweizer 333(TM) helicopter performed flawlessly while demonstrating basic capabilities of the X2...

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Helicopter has noise reduced VIP interior.

Suited for corporate VIP, offshore oil, airline, EMS, and law enforcement use, S-76C++(TM) helicopter utilizes Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 Engine Upgrade with barrier filter that provides protection against FOD and contamination. VIP leather interior has 3-person aft-facing bench, 2 forward-facing captains chairs, and soundproofing system with Keystone's SILENCER(TM) technology. Helicopter also features...

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