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By Jim Douglas |
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December 10, 2010 - Final assembly production of the
S-76D helicopter has commenced at Sikorsky Global
Helicopters’ manufacturing facility, Sikorsky Aircraft
Corp. announced, marking a significant milestone in
delivering the next generation of the popular S-76
helicopter.
On
Nov. 19, Aero Vodochody delivered the first production
fuselage to Sikorsky Global Helicopters for final
assembly operations. The fully assembled fuselage
arrived with all electrical and cockpit systems having
passed acceptance tests. |
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In
November, the S-76D helicopter program entered into
certification flight status at the “Sikorsky’s Coatesville facility provides superb completion and customization of Sikorsky helicopter models,” said Sikorsky Global Helicopters Vice President Ed Beyer. “Now, we have further enhanced our operations to prepare for the task ahead delivering a world-class multi-role aircraft to a global fleet. "As
we focus on the production of the S-76D helicopter, we will
transition from the S-76C++™ aircraft to the S-76D helicopter,
continuing our legacy of performance and reliability in the
medium-size market to deliver the most technologically advanced
and efficient helicopter in its class.” |