Sikorsky Aircraft Corp has announced the delivery of an S-76C++ helicopter to the Maharashtra Government for air transportation of senior leaders of the State and other Government officials.
The aircraft joins a growing fleet of Sikorsky helicopters operating in India including other S-76 family of aircraft.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp, US
Earlier this year, the Maharashtra Government had short-listed Sikorsky's S-76C++ helicopter for its versatility and operating cost efficiencies.
Sikorsky's S-76 helicopters have been operating in a number of mission roles under varied climatic and operating conditions.
The S-76C++ is the latest in-service model of the fleet and features a number of advanced patented technologies enhancing the safety and comfort of passengers and crew.
Air Vice-Marshall (Retd), Mr A.J.S. Walia, Sikorsky Executive Vice-President and Regional Head – India and South Asia, in a statement said: “We look forward to addressing transportation requirements of other State governments and corporate customers as well”.
Sikorsky's S-76 family has over 800 helicopters flying worldwide and has accumulated more than 5 million fleet hours. Sikorsky is partnering with local industry to address future aviation requirements and thereby helping to boost the indigenous industry.
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, in collaboration with Sikorsky is manufacturing cabins for its latest S-92® helicopter.