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:
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.
First-hand Accounts: How Aerial Firefighting Helped Save Simi Valley
Before dawn on Oct. 30, 2019, residents of Southern California’s Simi Valley were awakened by the news that their community was in the path of a devastating wildfire fueled by hurricane-force winds, and they needed to evacuate.
Angel of the North Sea: CHC and the S-92®
In a matter of hours, Jamie Renna, Sikorsky’s Chief Engineer for Commercial Programs, has gone from testing components on the S-92® helicopter to being hoisted by one—more than 100 feet over the North Sea.
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