Since 1923, we’ve been “pioneering flight solutions to bring people home everywhere … every time.” Our founder, Igor Sikorsky, was a visionary who always believed in the power of helicopters to save lives and make a difference in the world. Today, our customers are doing just that.
Here’s a snapshot of some of their incredible work:
Black Hawk Helicopters Soar to South Pole in Historic Chilean Air Force Mission
As one of the most remote places on Earth, the South Pole experiences frigid temperatures as low as –27 degrees Fahrenheit (-33 degrees Celsius). These are the extreme conditions for which the Chilean Air Force prepared for more than 12 months before successfully completing a historic mission, dubbed Operation Polar Star III.
Black Hawk Medevac Crew Rescues Tourists After Albanian Avalanche
During the middle of winter on Mount Korab in Albania, average temperatures can drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Now imagine you’re stranded at 7,200 feet. You’ve been there for 48 hours, maybe even longer, and you’re in need of medical attention.
No Food, No Water: Coast Guard Aircrews Rescue Boaters After Six Days at Sea
It’s May 20. Two men aboard an 18-foot recreational vessel are adrift off the coast of Acklins Island, Bahamas. After six days without food or water, they’ve grown lethargic. The vessel is now disabled and reported overdue by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.
31 Fisherman Rescued Off the Coast of Nova Scotia
This past March, 31 fishermen lay stranded on top of a fishing vessel of the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 143-foot Atlantic Destiny, was taking on water while a fire raged below. As conditions deteriorated, the crew issued their mayday.
We're engineering a better tomorrow.
Your individual skills play a critical role in changing the way the world works and helping us develop products that make it a safer place to achieve your goals. Our teams are made up of diverse employees from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, working together to tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of innovation.
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