Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Erickson Announces Final FAA Certification of the Composite Main Rotor Blades on the S-64F and CH-54B

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Aircraft, Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe, Aviation, H54, Helicopter rotor, Erickson Inc.

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced final FAA certification for the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced final FAA certification for the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B.
  • This recent announcement finalizes the certification of the S-64F and CH-54B, solidifying FAA certification for the entire fleet of S-64 Air Crane E & F models, as well as the CH-54 Skycrane A & B models.
  • The advanced design of the blades provides a significant performance advantage, especially at hot and high conditions.
  • This Certification brings considerable advantages, such as:
    "It was quite difficult, but extremely satisfying to see this project through to completion.

Erickson Announces Final FAA Certification of the Composite Main Rotor Blades on the S-64F and CH-54B

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 4, 2020
Aircraft, Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe, Aviation, H54, Erickson Inc., Helicopter rotor

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced final FAA certification for the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced final FAA certification for the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B.
  • This recent announcement finalizes the certification of the S-64F and CH-54B, solidifying FAA certification for the entire fleet of S-64 Air Crane E & F models, as well as the CH-54 Skycrane A & B models.
  • The advanced design of the blades provides a significant performance advantage, especially at hot and high conditions.
  • This Certification brings considerable advantages, such as:
    "It was quite difficult, but extremely satisfying to see this project through to completion.

Erickson Announces The S-64F+ Air Crane® Helicopter

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Logging, Central Point, Oregon, Erickson Inc., Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerial crane, Erickson, Aviation, Vehicles, Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced at Heli Expo, a new production line of the legacy Air Crane helicopter introducing the S-64F+ to the market.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced at Heli Expo, a new production line of the legacy Air Crane helicopter introducing the S-64F+ to the market.
  • Erickson's recent aircraft orders and deliveries have signaled a demand for the S-64 as a firefighting platform of the future.
  • Erickson Manufacturing and MRO services include manufacturing the S-64 Air Crane helicopter as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as manufacturing key aerospace parts for aerospace OEMs.
  • Commercial aerial services include the operation of 20 Erickson owned and operated S-64 Air Crane helicopters to perform firefighting, powerline construction, timber harvesting, HVAC, and specialized heavy-lift for oil and gas.

Erickson Announces The S-64F+ Air Crane® Helicopter

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Logging, Central Point, Oregon, Erickson Inc., Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerial crane, Erickson, Aviation, Vehicles, Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced at Heli Expo, a new production line of the legacy Air Crane helicopter introducing the S-64F+ to the market.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced at Heli Expo, a new production line of the legacy Air Crane helicopter introducing the S-64F+ to the market.
  • Erickson's recent aircraft orders and deliveries have signaled a demand for the S-64 as a firefighting platform of the future.
  • Erickson Manufacturing and MRO services include manufacturing the S-64 Air Crane helicopter as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as manufacturing key aerospace parts for aerospace OEMs.
  • Commercial aerial services include the operation of 20 Erickson owned and operated S-64 Air Crane helicopters to perform firefighting, powerline construction, timber harvesting, HVAC, and specialized heavy-lift for oil and gas.