FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has sold an S-92(R) VIP helicopter to Azerbaijan
Airlines (AZAL), the state-owned airline of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Sikorsky announced today at the Farnborough International Air Show.
Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
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The S-92 aircraft will be used for corporate VIP missions. The aircraft
is expected to be delivered in early 2011. In addition to the VIP
helicopter, the contract includes options for two additional helicopters
for offshore oil missions.
"The S-92 helicopter has proven that it is well suited for a variety of
missions, including VIP and Head-of-State transport," said Bruce McKinney,
Vice President, Sikorsky Europe. "Sikorsky is proud to bring this reliable
and safe aircraft to AZAL and the Eurasian market."
The S-92 helicopter has established a leading position in the offshore
oil industry and successfully fills a variety of other missions including
search and rescue, VIP and Head-of-State transport. It was the world's
first helicopter certified to the latest and most rigorous safety standards
of both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation
Safety Agency/Joint Aviation Authorities.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world
leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The company's long
commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement:
"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:
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Aircraft Corp.
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