FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARNBOROUGH
INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW -- The H-92 SUPERHAWK(R) helicopter will visit at
least nine countries throughout Europe over the next several weeks to
demonstrate its mission capabilities, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced
today from the Farnborough International Air Show, where the aircraft is on
static display. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX).
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The SAR mission-equipped SUPERHAWK helicopter offers a robust menu of
optional equipment that provides mission flexibility and off-the-shelf
customization. Countries scheduled to be visited during the upcoming tour
include the U.K., Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic,
Hungary, Romania and Greece.
"The SUPERHAWK helicopter offers a unique combination of large cabin,
mission capabilities and low operating cost, which translates to a balanced
cost-effective solution to customers," said Bruce McKinney, Vice President,
Sikorsky Europe. "It is currently being used to perform troop transport,
combat search and rescue, medical evacuation and head-of-state missions
around the world, and we are excited to be bringing this demonstrator to
the European region to offer a true glimpse of this helicopter's
functionality and features."
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world
leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. The company's mission
statement reflects its long commitment to safety and innovation: "We
pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere ... every
time(TM)." Sikorsky Europe is a Sikorsky trade name. United Technologies
Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high
technology products and support services to the aerospace and building
systems industries.
SOURCE Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
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CONTACT:
Paul Jackson, +1-203-386-7143, or Mobile,
+1-860-614-3899, Paul.Jackson@sikorsky.com, or Marianne V.
Heffernan, +1-203-386-4373, or Mobile, +1-203-583-9760,
mheffernan@sikorsky.com, both of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
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