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RAPID DELIVERY
First Saudi MOI S-92® Helicopter
Delivered
With the first of 16 S-92™ helicopters now
delivered, the Saudi MOI envisions an
increased need for more of these aircraft
as part of its modernization program and
increasing civil mission requirements.
By Ashlee V. Thomas,Communications Manager
The first of 16 new S-92® helicopters was delivered to the Saudi
wel as with the extraordinary efforts to deliver it in such a short time from
Ministry of Interior (MOI) on March 31, 2008, from Sikorsky’s Keystone
the contract award.”
Helicopter Completion Center in Coatesvil e, Pa., just 10 months after
Dr. Saud A. Al-Semari, Director General for MOI Modernization Pro-
the contract was signed.
grams, recently expressed his country’s appreciation for the team’s efforts in
Incorporating more than 10 new features including night vision capa-
remarks to the assembled S-92 helicopter team at Keystone.
bility, a left-hand sliding hatch, and helmet-mounted displays, the aircraft
In May 2007, Sikorsky and Saudi Arabia’s MOI signed a contract for
was presented to the customer in impeccable condition.
16 S-92® multi-mission helicopters, fol owed by another contract for 15
The exceptional development and delivery resulted from new standard
S-76® multi-mission helicopters and nine Schweizer S-434™ training he-
work that was implemented based on 2007 experiences with similarly
licopters, representing a major expansion and modernization of the MOI
complex S-92 helicopter programs. The new processes have improved
helicopter fleet.
col aboration among al pertinent internal organizations, permitting
Continued on page 3
controlled execution of the program and result-
P r e v u e ing in the delivery of the first aircraft exactly to
contracted requirements.
FIDAE Air Show News
“This was an impressive aircraft presentation
Tata MOU for S-92®
and a benchmark for al future S-92 helicopter
HSI B2B with PHI
deliveries, including nine more to the MOI
S-76D™ Update
this year,” said Commercial Programs Director
Brian Young. “The Saudi MOI Aircraft Accep-
tance team was very pleased with the aircraft as
Marc Poland, VP Commercial Programs
(seated second from left) and Dr. Saud Al-Semari,
Director General MOI Modernization Programs,
signed the delivery documents in a ceremony at
Keystone Helicopter.
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NEWS FROM
FIDAE AIR SHOW!
Possibilities Abound for Versatile
X2 TECHNOLOGY™
Demonstrator
Search and Rescue is one of the possible
The X2 TECHNOLOGY™ Demonstrator, a research and
industry veterans provided feedback
missions for the X2 TECHNOLOGy™
Demonstrator.
development aircraft built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., could
during the three-day exhibition.
transform the aviation industry by demonstrating technologies that,
Since the unveiling, customers have commented on the variety of pos-
if brought to production, potential y bring significant improvements
sible missions for X2 TECHNOLOGY, including offshore oil, executive
in productivity across a wide variety of missions, according to market
transport, search and rescue, law enforcement and emergency medical
feedback collected by Sikorsky.
services, as wel as military applications.
Interest in the Demonstrator continued to be high at the FIDAE Air
Other points of interest expressed by customers were the aircraft’s
Show in Chile as Sikorsky Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
increased speed, which may positively affect economic models and
Stephen B. Estill provided an update on the program to journalists dur-
improve productivity, and its increased capabilities, which present new
ing a “State of Sikorsky” press briefing.
possibilities for next-generation operations.
Earlier this year, Sikorsky Aircraft brought the Demonstrator to the
Sikorsky Aircraft first announced the initiative to develop an inte-
Heli-Expo exhibition in Texas in part to invite and collect market feed-
grated suite of technologies cal ed X2 TECHNOLOGY in June 2005.
back on the suite of technologies. A standing-room-only crowd watched
The aircraft is continuing ground tests.
the unveiling of the Demonstrator, and dozens of customers and
Popularity Market projections show that “A large number of the S-76 helicopters are flying in Brazil, sup-
demand for the Sikorsky porting the offshore activities for Petrobras and other international oil
S-76® helicopter continues to
companies,” said Sikorsky President Jeffrey P. Pino. “We look forward to
of S-76®
grow in Latin America. Currently
continuing to grow in this region where demand for the versatility and
Helicopter more than 60 of the aircraft are in proven performance of this aircraft remains high.”
service in the region.
The market projection for the S-76 helicopter in Brazil continues to
Continues To date, more than 700 S-76 rise, with more sales being realized each year. Other S-76 aircraft are also
helicopters have been delivered worldwide, logging more than 4.8
flying in Mexico and Trinidad, supporting oil operations, and presiden-
mil ion flight hours in 37 countries. The S-76 helicopters are serving in
tial VIP S-76 aircraft are flying the Presidents of Panama and Argentina.
multi-missions that include offshore oil, VIP including head of state,
The next production model of the S-76 helicopter is the S-76D™
emergency medical transport, search and rescue, and civil defense.
helicopter. One of the largest offshore operators in Brazil has signed four
position agreements for the S-76D helicopter.
S-92® Flight Operators Share Ideas Pilot and Designated Engineering Representative for Sikorsky Aircraft,
By Vinny Recine, S-92® Helicopter Chief Engineer
presented product improvements that are being considered.
HOUSTON, Texas – Clarifications to Rotorcraft Flight Manuals,
As many pilots expressed during the discussions, “The cockpit is our office
improvements to the existing cockpit, and proposed changes to improve the
for up to eight hours a day,” so any changes that improve the comfort level or
cockpit environment were among the topics generating discussion at the
reduce workload are welcome. Each operator also is encouraged to brief his or
latest meeting of the S-92® helicopter Flight Operators Group (FOG), held
her fel ow pilots on recent operational changes and query the group on topics
in February.
of interest.
The meeting is an opportunity for operators, S-92 helicopter manage-
The meeting included pilots from PHI, NORSK Helikopter Inc., Cougar
ment, instructor pilots from key offshore oil operators, and personnel from
Aviation, Bristow Group Inc., Brunei Shel and CHC Helicopter Corp. The
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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to exchange ideas.
next meeting is scheduled for mid-October at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach,
The group first met in 2007 in an effort to encourage communication
Fla., facility.
on al levels among S-92 helicopter operators and management. Meetings
are held twice a year, with an invitation extended to new and more seasoned
FOG meeting attendees (left to right):
Kurt Jarle Salomonsen (Norsk),
operators to participate in what has been recognized as an open forum to
Rolf Eidem (CHC), Mark Houston
improve the S-92 helicopter.
(Sikorsky), Ian Scott (Brunei Shell),
Tim Rolfe (Bristow), Ron Doeppner
During the February meeting, attendees reviewed operational procedures
(Sikorsky), Paul Carter (Cougar/VIH),
and training curriculums. In addition, Ron Doeppner, Commercial Project
Arne Martin Gilberg (Norsk), Vincent
Recine (Sikorsky). Missing from
picture, but in attendance was Richard
Lederfine (PHI).
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HSI and PHI Doing
Business the “E-Way”
It began as a discussion to find more efficient mechanisms to support
the S-92® helicopter and sustain high aircraft availability levels. It has
evolved into a technological success story in which Helicopter Support,
Inc. (HSI), part of Sikorsky Aerospace Services, and customer PHI now
conduct 99 percent of their business electronically.
The initiative has expanded from electronically transmitted purchase orders to all supply
chain processes between PHI and HSI. Each process step, from mechanic request to
The initiative has led to greater productivity and accuracy, reduced over-
invoice and payment, including core return information, is visible on one screen.
head and expenses, and ultimately, greater fleet availability for PHI.
“I think it has saved both of us a good amount of resources and effort – a
Bob DesRosiers, Director of Materials for PHI, said the two companies
significant amount of ‘man hours’ – which, in turn, al ows us to focus on
first began exploring the concept during purchase negotiations for PHI’s
other efforts that result in keeping aircraft serviceable. It just comes down to
first S-92 helicopter.
working smarter,” Chimini said.
“We agreed more efficient support mechanisms were essential to sustain
The system is indeed keeping aircraft flying, DesRosiers said.
high aircraft availability levels. HSI and PHI agreed to collaborate on ‘mak-
“Even late at night, normal y within minutes, critical AOG (Aircraft on
ing innovative ideas work,’ ” he said.
Ground) information is sent automatical y to key people at HSI and PHI.
From ordering parts, to using the Total Assurance Program (TAP), to
We have extended this electronic communication to include “pending”
Monitoring and Reconciliation, nearly al business support transactions
AOGs, al owing PHI Maintenance to plan more efficiently and HSI time
between HSI and PHI are done via electronic transmissions between
to manage delivery of parts. The result is increased aircraft availability and
PHI’s View internal system and HSI’s proprietary TNS system – its central
reduced costs,” DesRosiers said.
operating system. HSI Executive Vice President John Chimini said the
companies still talk regularly, but the new process is proving to save time.
into India’s skil ed aerospace
industry and capability.”
“We believe that this manufac-
Sikorsky Aircraft and Tata
turing facility for the S-92 helicop-
Group Exploring S-92®
ter cabin wil offer productivity
gains to Sikorsky while bringing
Helicopter Cabin Production
new manufacturing technology
NEW DELHI - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recently announced the signing
to India. It is an important part of
of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the possibility of teaming
our larger strategy for this sector,”
up with Tata Group to manufacture S-92® helicopter cabins in India.
according to a Tata Industries
Tata Group displayed an S-92® helicopter cabin in the
Tata Advanced Systems is a whol y owned subsidiary of Tata Industries,
statement.
Tata Pavilion at the DEFEXPO 2008 show in New
Delhi. Photo courtesy of Corporate Affairs Division,
focused on providing integrated solutions for defense and aerospace.
Tata Services.
It is part of the Tata Group, one of India’s oldest and largest
conglomerates, with businesses spread over seven sectors and
Keystone Helicopter Corp.Wins
comprised of 98 companies operating on six continents.
Approval to Grant Certifications
“India represents an expansive rotorcraft market with
enormous potential and opportunity,” said Sikorsky Presi-
on Behalf of the FAA
dent Jeffrey P. Pino. “While we are only in the most prelimi-
COATSVILLE, Pa. – Keystone Helicopter Corp., a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.,
nary of stages, I am most excited at the possibility of working
has won approval to act on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in certifying
with the wel known and admired Tata Group, and tapping
modifications performed on certain fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
Keystone received the Organization Designation Approval (ODA) after demonstrating
that the company has the expertise, facilities, experience, and qualified employees to issue
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Supplemental Type Certificates for work performed on aircraft certified under Part 23, 27 &
29. The authorization wil al ow Keystone to better serve customers by reducing delivery times,
The Saudi program is considered a fast-track procure-
while helping to alleviate demands on the overburdened FAA.
ment, which includes provision for operations, mainte-
The ODA covers a wide range of work
nance, logistics and training, al owing for the expeditious
including cockpit instrument modifications
entry of the aircraft into service. This wil help bring the
and instal ation of exterior features such as
unit into full service rapidly and, in turn, enhance its abil-
searchlights.
ity to respond to critical missions in the Kingdom, includ-
ing search and rescue, firefighting, medical evacuation and
Dan Shapiro, Director of Certification/Production
emergency medical service, patient transfer, security and
Engineering, and James A. Munda, VP Engineering,
worked on the ODA proposal for Keystone.
traffic surveil ance missions.
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Final Briefing
Derco Aerospace Among
Customer
“Best Places to Work”
Loyalty Survey
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – For the third time since
personal reward among
Completed
2001, Derco Aerospace, Inc. has been named to the
our employees.”
Milwaukee Magazine and MRA -The Management
The listing, based
The End-to-End Customer Loyalty
Association’s “Best Places to Work” in Southeastern
on a study including
Survey was completed April 7 with
Wisconsin list. Derco Aerospace ranked in the medi-
an online survey
responses from 308 customers. A wide
um-sized company category (101-499 employees).
and fol ow-up
array of customers provided a diverse
Derco also was recognized in the special award
anonymous and
col ection of perspectives and suggestions for
categories for Engaged Employees and Multi-Gener-
confidential interviews
improvement, with the average participant
ational Employees.
of employees, evaluates how well a company
spending as much as 30 minutes on the survey,
“Derco Aerospace is honored to be listed in the
compares with similar-sized companies in several
suggesting an extremely high level of customer
‘Best Places to Work’ in Southeastern Wisconsin
specific categories, which include pay, benefits,
engagement.
list once again,” said Mark Hoehnen, President
other perks, turnover, work/life balance, training
Currently, Harris Interactive, which teamed
of Derco Aerospace. “Derco has created a work
and employee development, diversity, and com-
with Sikorsky to design and implement the
environment that fosters personal and professional
munity involvement.
survey, is careful y reviewing and organizing the
growth. This recognition confirms what we already
information col ected. Sikorsky Aircraft expects
believe; our approach cultivates engagement and
to receive an in-depth report in mid-May to
analyze. After that, customers who participated
will receive personal feedback of the results.
S-76D™ Helicopter Program
Constantly aligning business and processes to
Update to Customer Awards
customer needs is vital at Sikorsky Aircraft be-
By Jason Durno, S-76D™ Program Manager
cause it al ows the company to find new ways to
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deliver world-class products, service, and support
he S-76D™ helicopter program is making excellent progress toward first
First S-76D™ Main
– always the company’s ultimate goal. If you are
flight by the end of 2008. The first two prototypes (D1 and D2) are
Rotor Blade Assembly
interested in being included on the distribution
at Sikorsky subsidiary Keystone Helicopter, Inc., in Pennsylvania, undergoing the conversion from the
list for future surveys, please contact
S-76C++™ helicopter configuration to D models. The new engine firewal s have been delivered from
Marketing@Sikorsky.com.
Dynabil and are being instal ed with a new upper deck assembly tool. Parts are now flowing to Keystone
regularly, and the assembly process is picking up speed. The third prototype (D3) is currently on a ship
from Aero Vodochody in the Czech Republic and is expected to arrive at Keystone by the end of April.
This publication contains forward-looking statements
concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may
The Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney Canada (PW&C) test teams have reached a milestone by complet-
differ materially from those projected as a result of certain
ing the icing tunnel tests at the National Research Council (NRC) icing tunnel in Ottawa, Canada. The
risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes
team worked long, hard days and nights together with the NRC team to complete the successful risk
in procurement priorities and practices or in the number of
reduction and certification tests. Ultimately, the S-76D helicopter will be certified for flight into known
aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development,
icing conditions.
production and support of advanced technologies; as well
as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited
Also, P&WC is making excel ent progress on the engine test program. With the fifth PW210S engine
to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies
on line, the engines now have accumulated more than 1,000 hours of operation.
Corporation’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Hexcel Structures, in Kent, Wash., has successfully cured the first trial main rotor blade clamshell bond
assembly, and has completed the trim machining operations.
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