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HM Coastguard SAR helicopters annual statistics until March 2023

The HM Coastguard presents the statistics on civilian SAR helicopters (SARH) activity in the United Kingdom until March 2023, based on details of taskings recorded by the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC). There was a 6% decrease in taskings compared to the year ending March 2022. The majority of taskings were classified as rescue or Leer másHM Coastguard SAR helicopters annual statistics until March 2023[…]

Sikorsky celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Rio de Janeiro, April 12, 2023 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside defence and industry partners at the biennial Latin America Aerospace and Defence and Security (LAAD) trade show yesterday. Sikorsky executives highlighted the longstanding partnership with Brazil’s armed forces and honored their ongoing accomplishments and contributions to vertical flight. “2023 is a significant year Leer másSikorsky celebrates its 100th Anniversary[…]

Sikorsky delivers third S-92 helicopter to Korea Coast Guard

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 — The Korea Coast Guard accepted the delivery on September 30 of its third S-92 search and rescue helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. The expansion of Korea Coast Guard’s Sikorsky S-92 helicopter fleet increases its capability to conduct maritime security, safety and life-saving missions for Leer másSikorsky delivers third S-92 helicopter to Korea Coast Guard[…]

Sikorsky S-92 helicopter fleet surpasses 2 million Flight Hours

STRATFORD, Conn., July 26, 2022 – The global fleet of the multi-mission Sikorsky S-92 helicopters is rapidly accumulating flight hours, surpassing 2 million flight hours in a variety of missions including search and rescue, oil and gas operations and VIP transportation in 28 countries. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company. The Sikorsky S-92 was in service for Leer másSikorsky S-92 helicopter fleet surpasses 2 million Flight Hours[…]

UKSAR2G: 2nd Generation Search And Rescue Aviation programme

The MCA, an executive agency of the Department for Transport, has signed a circa £1.6 billion contract with UK company Bristow Helicopters Ltd following an extensive 18-month procurement process for the next UKSAR2G contract for HM Coastguard. Minister for Maritime and Aviation, Robert Courts MP, announced that the contract for the UK Second-Generation Search and Leer másUKSAR2G: 2nd Generation Search And Rescue Aviation programme[…]

A Bristow S-92 completed offshore flight using sustainable aviation fuel

HOUSTON, Dec. 10, 2021 —  A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter from Bristow Group completed an offshore flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking one of the first SAF-powered flights to an offshore operation in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The aircraft flew from Aberdeen to installations operated by BP. As part of its strategic relationship with Air Leer másA Bristow S-92 completed offshore flight using sustainable aviation fuel[…]

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