United Tech's (UTX) Sikorsky Gets Order for Three S-92 Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that Milestone Aviation Group, a global finance company that buys and leases helicopters to operators worldwide, has signed a contract to purchase three S-92 helicopters.
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced the purchase at HELI-EXPO, the world's largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community.
The new aircraft will serve a variety of roles with operators worldwide, such as transporting workers to offshore oil and gas platforms, VIP transport including Head of State, air ambulance, search and rescue, and civil defense.
Sikorsky plans to deliver the first two S-92 aircraft during the latter part of 2012; and the third aircraft in early 2013.
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Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced the purchase at HELI-EXPO, the world's largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community.
The new aircraft will serve a variety of roles with operators worldwide, such as transporting workers to offshore oil and gas platforms, VIP transport including Head of State, air ambulance, search and rescue, and civil defense.
Sikorsky plans to deliver the first two S-92 aircraft during the latter part of 2012; and the third aircraft in early 2013.
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