Sikorsky S-92

Rocket Lab to Attempt Next Mid-Air Helicopter Rocket Catch During Next Mission

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today confirmed that it will attempt to catch an Electron rocket with a helicopter as it returns to Earth from space during the Companys next launch.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today confirmed that it will attempt to catch an Electron rocket with a helicopter as it returns to Earth from space during the Companys next launch.
  • Rocket Labs 32nd Electron launch, the Catch Me If You Can mission, is scheduled to launch from Pad B at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 during a launch window opening on November 04, UTC.
  • MATS was originally due to fly on a Russian launch service before the mission was manifested on Rocket Labs Electron.
  • Catch Me If You Can will see Rocket Lab attempt to capture the rockets first stage mid-air with a helicopter as it returns from space.

Rocket Lab to Attempt First Mid-Air Helicopter Capture of the Electron Rocket During Next Mission

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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For the first time, Rocket Lab will also attempt a mid-air capture of Electrons first stage as it returns from space after launch, the next major step in the Companys development program to make Electron a reusable rocket.

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  • For the first time, Rocket Lab will also attempt a mid-air capture of Electrons first stage as it returns from space after launch, the next major step in the Companys development program to make Electron a reusable rocket.
  • Catching a returning rocket stage mid-air as it returns from space is a highly complex operation that demands extreme precision.
  • As the stage enters the capture zone, Rocket Labs helicopter will attempt to rendezvous with the returning stage and capture the parachute line via a hook.
  • Were excited to enter this next phase of the Electron recovery program, said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck.

First Aviation Announces Expansion of S-70 Blackhawk Rotor Blade Capability

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Rotorcraft, Helicopters, Aircraft, Helicopter rotor, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, Sikorsky S-92

Piedmont Propulsion's sister company Aviation Blade Services, Inc. is the leading independent MRO facility supporting Blackhawk and other legacy Sikorsky rotor blades.

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  • Piedmont Propulsion's sister company Aviation Blade Services, Inc. is the leading independent MRO facility supporting Blackhawk and other legacy Sikorsky rotor blades.
  • Paul Bolton, COO of First Aviation Services Inc., said, "Piedmont Propulsion's FAA approval for the S-70 provides our Aviation Blade Services LLC subsidiary with both surge capacity and capability to perform on some of the largest rotor blade campaigns.In addition, it provided an opportunity for Aviation Blade Services to demonstrate its third-party training and development program that we believe will provide substantial support to international operators who need to increase in country capability."
  • About Aviation Blade Services, Inc. ( www.absblade.com ) Aviation Blade Services, Inc., based in Kissimmee, Florida, is best known for its expertise in the UH-60 Blackhawk rotor blade, as well as the Sikorsky, S-55, S-58, S-61, S-62, S-64, S-70, H-3, H34, and CH-54 rotor blades, and Westland Sea King rotor blades.
  • With the most extensive library of Sikorsky rotor blade maintenance and manufacturing technical data outside of Sikorsky, ABS is the world's premier repair facility for Sikorsky rotor blades.

Bristow Secures Contract with BP plc

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Friday, May 31, 2019
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HOUSTON, May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Bristow Group Inc. (OTC:BRSWQ) today announced a new contract with BP plc, to support its North Sea operations.

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  • HOUSTON, May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Bristow Group Inc. (OTC:BRSWQ) today announced a new contract with BP plc, to support its North Sea operations.
  • Bristow will deliver a fully integrated aviation solution to BP plc from bases in Aberdeen and Sumburgh.
  • New pilot and crew positions are being created, with existing Sikorsky S-92s utilized combined with fixed-wing support provided through Eastern Airways, to deliver the contract.
  • "We recognize BP plc has placed its trust and confidence in Bristow and we are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards every day and at all times, while delivering an efficient and best-in-class solution to help BP achieve their business objectives," said Matt Rhodes, Director UK & Turkmenistan Oil and Gas.

Sikorsky Introduces S-92A+™ and S-92B™ Helicopters

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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The two variants will share a nearly identical configuration, with S-92B helicopters also featuring enlarged cabin windows and plans for a common cabin door suitable for offshore and SAR configurations.

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  • The two variants will share a nearly identical configuration, with S-92B helicopters also featuring enlarged cabin windows and plans for a common cabin door suitable for offshore and SAR configurations.
  • Sikorsky expects to launch an hourly aftermarket support program, reflecting a targeted economic improvement of the S-92A+ and S-92B, that will be available concurrent with deliveries.
  • "Our S-92 aircraft has set the standard for modern helicopters, and we're excited with these changes that will ensure it remains so," said Audrey Brady, Sikorsky Vice President, Commercial Systems & Services.
  • Since 2004, Sikorsky has delivered more than 300 production S-92 helicopters.

Sikorsky's AAG and BLADE Announce Agreement for On-Demand Urban Mobility Option in New York City Using Sikorsky S-76® Helicopter

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Monday, February 11, 2019
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Through the agreement, AAG will provide and operate a dedicated S-76C+ helicopter for BLADE, to be flown and maintained by Sikorsky pilots and maintenance technicians.

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  • Through the agreement, AAG will provide and operate a dedicated S-76C+ helicopter for BLADE, to be flown and maintained by Sikorsky pilots and maintenance technicians.
  • BLADE also will gain access to AAG's full fleet of Sikorsky helicopters, the largest in the Northeast, as needed.
  • Additionally, the agreement establishes a working group to explore how AAG can best leverage BLADE's consumer, cockpit and operator technology platform.
  • Over 75 percent of BLADE's first-time helicopter passengers have never flown in a helicopter before flying BLADE.

Sikorsky Honors UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today celebrated 35 years of partnership with the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and honored recent heroic lifesaving efforts of the MCA.

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  • FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today celebrated 35 years of partnership with the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and honored recent heroic lifesaving efforts of the MCA.
  • The relationship between Sikorsky and the MCA dates back to 1983 when the MCA, through Her Majesty's Coastguard, began operating the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter.
  • The HM Coastguard fleet currently includes 12 Sikorsky S-92 aircraft operating from Newquay, Caernarfon, Sumburgh, Stornoway, Humberside and Inverness.
  • The Sikorsky Winged-S Rescue Award is bestowed upon those who perform a lifesaving rescue with a Sikorsky aircraft.