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Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Support Saudi Arabia's New MOI Helicopter Fleet
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sikorsky
Aerospace Services today announced a five-year contract to provideSaudi
Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) with an Operations and Maintenance Support
Program for the S-92(R), S-76(R), and S-434(TM) helicopters purchased by the
MOI in 2007. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket division
of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX).
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The contract is the second of its kind for Sikorsky inSaudi Arabia.
During the early 1990s, Sikorsky provided maintenance support services to the
Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC). During that successful
program, Sikorsky assisted the RSLFAC with the initial stand-up operations for
its fleet of Desert Hawk S-70 aircraft.
"Logistics programs of this type provide customers with tailored solutions
to meet their mission requirements while enabling them to transition swiftly
into operational capability after receiving our aircraft," said Jeffrey P.
Pino, Sikorsky President.
In 2007, the Saudi MOI and Sikorsky signed contracts for 16 S-92
multi-mission helicopters, 15 S-76 multi-mission helicopters and nine S-434
training helicopters, as part of a major expansion and modernization of the
MOI helicopter fleet.
The program has been on a fast-track procurement with deliveries of the
first two S-92 helicopters and mission equipment packages taking place
recently. The MOI also has received large quantities of spares and support
equipment from Helicopter Support Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's aftermarket
business, includes Derco Aerospace, Inc., Helicopter Support, Inc., Sikorsky
Support Services, Inc., Composite Technology, Inc., and Sikorsky Aircraft
Australia - Helitech, and offers complete aftermarket support solutions
globally.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based inStratford, Conn., is a world leader in
helicopter design, manufacturing, 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)." United
Technologies Corp., based inHartford, Conn., 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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