STRATFORD, Conn. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced Nov. 3 it has signed an agreement which makes effective a contract with the Ministry of National Defense, Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) of the Government of Turkey, for 17 new S-70B SEAHAWK® helicopters. First deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2009.

The contract is a Lot 2 agreement which adds to the seven S-70B SEAHAWK helicopters currently in the

inventory of the Turkish Navy.

“This 17-SEAHAWK contract is one that Sikorsky, SSM and the Turkish Navy can all be proud of,” said Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino. “Not only will this provide the Turkish Navy with a total of 24 of the finest naval helicopters in the

world, but it also provides solutions that help to clear the way for a new business partnership among Sikorsky, SSM and Turkish industry at a much more strategic level. This relationship will build upon the industrial cooperation foundations established under the prior Sikorsky-Turkey BLACK HAWK programs. Sikorsky is honored to have delivered well over 100 BLACK HAWKs under these programs.”

The S-70B helicopter is an international derivative of the U.S. Navy SH-60B SEAHAWK. The S-70B has a fully integrated glass cockpit with smart multifunction liquid crystal displays and a mission management system. Its flexible mission package includes dipping sonar, electronic surveillance measures, FLIR, multi-mode radar, aircraft survivability equipment, and Penguin and Hellfire missiles. Multi-mission capable, the S-70B can perform search and rescue, medical evacuation, surveillance, vertical replenishment and utility missions.

“This contract is a very good one for all parties involved,” said Murad Bayar, Undersecretary of SSM. “Under the terms of this agreement, Sikorsky has com-

mitted to a 50 percent offset obligation, which will bring both jobs and high technology to Turkish Industry. I share Sikorsky’s vision that this effectively creates a solid basis for taking Sikorsky’s relationship with Turkish industry to a higher, more strategic level.”

Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino (seated, left), and Murad Bayar, Undersecretary of SSM (seated, right), signed off on the contract in November. (Back row, from left) Stuart Brown, general manager, UTIO Turkey; John Jacques, Navy program manager; Mitch Hadad, Account Executive, Sales; Sedat Guldogan, aviation department manager, SSM; Joe Gigantelli, RSE; Steve Estill, VP & CMO.

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SEAHAWKs Over TurkeyTurkish Navy to Get 17 S-70B Helicopters

STRATFORD, Conn. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has submitted better than projected performance test results of its latest testing on the 4th generation rotor blade to the U.S. Marine Corps.

The 4th Generation™ blade follows in a long chain of innovations in the area of rotor systems. It builds on the work done for Sikorsky’s state-of-the-art Growth Rotor Blade (GRB™) currently used on the UH-60M and S/H-92™ helicopters.

The CH-53K model wind tunnel testing performed late last summer has shown a significant improvement in forward flight efficiency over the GRB. Earlier in the year, similar model rotor hover testing indicated large gains in hover efficiency. Together, the two tests further validate the large investments that Sikorsky has made in 4th Generation blade aerodynamics.

“This is a tremendous improvement in the rotor system. The performance of the advanced blade com-pared to our current technology translates directly into

increased payload range. For example, based on model rotor test results, we expect range improvements of up to 60 nautical miles over the GRB blade for similar H-60 applications. Also, for certain hot-high conditions, the aircraft Maximum Cruise Speed will increase by eight knots,” said Bob Moffitt, Sikorsky’s Manager of Flight Sciences and a 38-year veteran in rotor system design.

Currently used by the U.S. Marine Corps, the three-engine Sikorsky CH-53E SUPER STALLION™ helicopter is the largest, most powerful marinized he-licopter in the world. It is deployed from Marine Corps amphibious assault ships to transport personnel and equipment, and to carry external (sling) loads.

The CH-53K will maintain virtually the same foot-print as the CH-53E, but will nearly double the payload to 27,000 pounds over 110 nautical miles under “hot- high” ambient conditions. The CH-53K’s maximum gross weight will increase to 84,700 pounds versus 73,000 pounds for the CH-53E.

FORT RUCKER, Ala. – A 20-year Army veteran has been named NCO Flight Instructor of the Year for 2006.

SSG Errol G. Basa, a former UH-60 crew chief, has been an instructor for the last three years, currently teaching the Non-rated Crew members Instructor Training Course at Fort Rucker. Basa received his award at the Fort Rucker Academic Instructor/Instruc-tor Pilot of the Year 2006 awards ceremony held Nov. 15 at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker.

“I enjoy instructing because it gives me the satis-faction of knowing that I help instill standards that will help our soldiers to get home safely,” Basa said after receiving the award. “As they say, ‘knowledge is power,’ but shared knowledge is more powerful.”

Basa teaches the Aircrew Training Program, Methods of Instruction, Fundamentals of Instruction, Military Briefings, After Action Review, Safety, Air Crew Coordination, Flight Duties, UH-60 Systems, Inter-

nal/External Load Operations, Refueling Operations, Malfunction Analysis, Environmental Operations, Aerial Gunnery, and Fratricide.

Instructors are nominated each quarter by their supervisors, who then select the annual winner from among the quarterly winners. Basa was named the quarterly award winner last April.

SSG Basa hails from Union City, California. He has a wife, Pamela, two sons, James and Julien, and a daughter, Erriale.

Shay Collins, office manager for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s Fort Rucker office, presented Basa with an additional award from Sikorsky during the event.

“It is nice to know that we have such dedicated sol-diers who enjoy teaching others. SSG Basa’s attitude, professionalism and motivation is truly an asset to the U.S. Army and our nation,” Collins said.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Fort Rucker office manager Shay Collins (right) recently made a special presentation from Sikorsky to SSG Errol G. Basa, who was named NCO Flight Instructor of the Year for 2006.

Top Instructor Shares ‘Wealth’: Knowledge

CW2 Adam Reid, a world class instructor pilot with the Crusaders of E Company, 1st Battalion, 212th Aviation Regiment “Wings of Freedom,” shows off his world class rugby skills while competing on the All-Army Rugby Team. Reid was playing Wing at the Army vs. Coast Guard game on Oct. 27. The game was held at Camp Lejeune, NC.

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At the National Guard Association’s annual conference in September, the NGA recognized Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for its ongoing support. From left: Sikorsky Chief Engineer of Army Programs John Palumbo, NGAUS Chairman Brigadier General Robert Taylor, Sikorsky Director o f Nat iona l Guard Bus iness Deve lopment Tom Nicolett, National Guard Museum Director Jason Hall and Sikorsky BLACK HAWK Logistics Manager Ken Joyner.

U.S. Army National Guard Members Visit STRATFORD, Conn. – Soldiers from Maryland, California, Kentucky and Connecticut Army National Guards Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot were preparing to deploy to theater in early September, but took time to get a look at what it takes to build the helicopters they would soon be relying on.

SGT Patsy Cantor and a number of her fellow soldiers visited Sikorsky’s Programs group to see first-hand what it takes to build the finest aircraft in Army aviation. The group also was briefed on the aircraft support it can expect while deployed.

“The Sikorsky workforce was very accommodat-ing to the soldiers during their visit. Everyone they met was extremely helpful and took the necessary

time to answer their questions. This exemplifies the professionalism and patriotism all Sikorsky employees have for our men and women in uniform,” said Rex Spencer, UH-60A/L BLACK HAWK Programs Logistics Manager, who, along with SFC Wayne Smith, DCMA, was instrumental in arranging the tour for three

groups of nearly 60 soldiers.“It’s really important for these soldiers to see the

inside of our facility and the workmanship that goes into producing our helicopters that they fly in every day. It’s truly a positive thing for them to view the assembly firsthand,” said Smith.

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Qatar Gets S-92s STRATFORD, Conn. – Sikorsky’s S-92® helicopter entered service in the Persian Gulf region recently with the delivery of the first of two head-of-state aircraft to Gulf Helicopters of Doha, Qatar.

“The S-92 has become a popular choice for head-of-state missions,” said Marc Poland, Sikorsky vice presi-dent, commercial programs. Prior to the Qatar contract, Turkey, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea all have selected the S-92 for head-of-state service.

Sikorsky Delivers S-92 to Emir of Kuwait

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered the first of two S-92® helicopters to the Emir of Kuwait for head-of-

state service. Kuwait is the fifth nation to select the S-92 helicopter

for the head-of-state mission. Sikorsky previously deliv-ered head-of-state S-92 aircraft to Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Qatar, and is under contract for future delivery to the Republic of Korea and a second aircraft to Kuwait.

The Kuwait Air Force will operate the S-92. “The S-92 provides an ideal solution for head-of-state

operators seeking to maximize safety, performance, communications capability and comfort in a stand-up cabin,” said Marc Poland, Sikorsky vice president, commercial programs. “The S-92 provides ultimate all-weather reliability, day and night, in any operating environment in the world.”

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. conducts an ongoing program, the Sikorsky Maintenance Awards, to recognize exceptional maintenance of Sikorsky aircraft by its military facilities worldwide. The following individuals are recent award recipients:

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AWARDS

Solito Abuyen (UH-60 BLACK HAWK) SGT David AguliarSPC Njikoka AndersonSPC Christopher AshleySGT Chad Baltazor SSG Faustino BecerraSPC Christopher CarlsonSPC David CarnicomSGT Dale CarpenterSFC Brian CarrollLluis Garreta CasalsPaul Diaz (UH-60 BLACK HAWK)James Edwards (UH-60 BLACK HAWK)

SSG Travis Eicher Juan Carlos Sierra EscuderoSPC Robin Fredrick(UH-60 BLACK HAWK)PFC Daniel GuziecScott Hain (UH-60 BLACK HAWK) SGT Mark A. Hardman Sergio Lopez HernandezSPC Curtis HissongCorey Hubbard (UH-60 BLACK HAWK)SPC Jeffrey KentSGT James LampingLCPL Amanda F. Martin

SPC Jessie McAllisterCPL Richard J. RodgersCPL Ariel B. RomanSGT Ramon RosarioSGT Christopher RoysdonSGT José Manuel López SánchezSGT David SchraderSPC Brian M. SmithPaul Stroud(UH-60 BLACK HAWK)CPL Mathew R. ThekLCPL Albert TrevinoSPC Kenneth Upton

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was well represented at the 2006 AFA Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition. Shown from left to right, back row: John Coffindaffer, Joe Haddock, Kristi Fleischmann, Paul Martin, Jen Forlenza and Mike Farage. Front row, left to right: John Johnson and Gautam Phull.

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The largest American helicopters producer, Sikorsky Aircraft,

wants Polish suppliers to help it conquer the European

market.

Last year producers of choppers sold machines worth $2 billion, while Sikorsky holding 35% of the world market sold

products worth $200 million on the European market. "We want to be substantially more competitive on the Old

Continent and one cannot achieve it without industrial and distribution back-up. We want to create it in Poland," said

Steve Estill, deputy president of Sikorsky. Representatives of the company assured they would invest even if they lost

in a Polish government tender for several tens of helicopters for the army and rescue services. "We propose serious

investments in other companies, which need orders very much. One has to make use of the traditions of the national

aviation industry," said Deputy Economy Minister Pawel Poncyljusz. The Americans stressed they do not want to

purchase Polish companies and refused to reveal value of the investment, but they have permission to transfer the

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From Warsaw Business JournalThe largest American helicopters producer, Sikorsky Aircraft, wants Polish suppliers

to help it conquer the European market. "We want to be substantially more competitive on the Old Continent and one cannot achieve

it without industrial and distribution back-up. We want to create it in Poland," said Steve

Estill, deputy president of Sikorsky. Representatives of the company assured they would

invest even if they lost in a Polish government tender for helicopters for the army and rescue

services.

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AFA Air & Space Conference 2006 & Technology Expo Sept. 25-27, Washington, D.C., USA

Senior Air Force leaders were among the visitors to the Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. booth at the Air Force Association National Symposium held Sept. 25-27.

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne was the keynote speaker for the sympo-sium, and addressed current priorities within the Air Force as well as efforts to reduce current force structure to better meet Air Force requirements.

Paul Martin, Senior Vice President for Government Programs, led the delegation of Sikorsky personnel who supported the event with a display booth showing both current and future Sikorsky helicopters for Air Force missions. Of particular interest to Senior Air Force leaders was the HH-92™ helicopter program and the future of the X-2 Technology® demonstrator that was on display.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues to expand its visibility around the world with its participation in aviation and defense industry exhibition shows and in the global media.

MSPO 14th International DefenseIndustry Expo Sept. 4-7, Kielce, PolandSikorsky Aircraft Corp. hosted a reception for visitors to its booth at the MSPO. Two weeks later, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the aircraft maker PZL Mielec to negotiate agreements that would establish the company as the assembly center for International BLACK HAWK helicopters and key helicopter components.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues to expand its visibility around the world with its participation in aviation and defense industry exhibition shows and in the global media.

Sikorsky Aircraft executives entertained the U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, (top, right photo) and also heard Polish Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński speak in the exhibition hall about the potential for strengthening the Polish military with additional helicopters..

Pawel Brzezicki, President of ARP (seated at left) and Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino sign the MOU; afterward, Pino shakes hands with the Polish Ministry of State Treasury, Wojciech Jasinski.

SAC Around the Globe

Ed Nakas, Regional Sales Manager, Europe, (center) Spyros Papageorgiou, Managing Director, ASP DEMCO S.A., and Bruce McKinney, Regional Sales Executive, Europe, speak with Chief Hellenic Naval Officer, VADM D. Goussis.

Defendory 2006, the 14th specialized exhibition of conventional systems for national defense on land, sea, air, took place in Athens, Greece from October 3-7. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was

among more than 400 international exhibitors that participated in the show. The industry show draws more than 30,000 profes-sional visitors.

DEFENDORY2006 Oct. 3-7, Athens, Greece

Following the 2006 BLACK HAWK Operators Conference, attendees toured the Stratford facility. The Captain of the Turkish Army, Mahmut Ozdamar, a BLACK HAWK pilot (photo at left), was among the more than 300 attendees.

U.S. Army customers, BLACK HAWK operators and potential operators from 19 branches of military services from around the world traveled from 16 countries to attend the Third Annual International BLACK HAWK

Users Conference. Among the speakers for the event was U.S. Army COL Cory Mahanna, Project Manager Utility Helicopters Program Office, who highlighted the progress and achievements of the UH-60M program and how the aircraft will contribute to the Army’s success for the years to come. The AMCOM Utility Helicopter’s Program Management Office hosted the event, and Sikorsky participated as the prime BLACK HAWK contractor.

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues to expand its visibility around the world with its participation in aviation and defense industry exhibition shows and in the global media.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues to expand its visibility around the world with its participation in aviation and defense industry exhibition shows and in the global media.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues to expand its visibility around the world with its participation in aviation and defense industry exhibition shows and in the global media.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s booth display at the Dubai Helishow features static helicopter displays and a video presentation of Sikorsky helicopters. The booth is also where Sikorsky executives met with industry representatives for informal meetings.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Stephen B. Estill, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, discusses the S-92 with His Highness Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai, and CEO, Emirates Airlines Group, during the Dubai Helishow.

DUBAI HELISHOW 2006 Dec. 5-7, Dubai

AUSA Annual Meeting & Expo Oct. 9-11, Washington, D.C., USAThe latest in equipment, technology and the Army’s transformation were on display during the AUSA Annual Meeting & Expo held Oct. 9-11. The event provides opportunities for professional development with military forums. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. hosted its traditional BLACK HAWK breakfast to provide an update to the AUSA convention on the program.

BLACK HAWK Operators ConferenceOct. 16-18, New Haven, Connecticut USA

Executives from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. participated in the Dubai Helishow 2006, meeting with potential customers and providing information on Sikorsky products at its exhibit hall booth.

HELMOT XII Oct. 24-26, Williamsburg, Virginia, USAThe Helicopter Military Operations Technology Show is hosted biannually by the American Helicopter Association as a national specialist meeting. This year’s theme was “Global Operations: challenges and opportunities facing the military aviation and industry team.” Sikorsky was an industry sponsor for HELMOT XII, providing a display of its U.S. Army products and participating in the programmatic and technical briefings.

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The U.S. Military Academy Department of Systems Engineering class visited Sikorsky Aircraft’s Stratford facility for a tour and comprehensive briefing. The group of cadets could one day be flying the UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters.

Aircraft Models Inspire Future Aviators

Mike Mudd, manager, government business development for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., speaks to cadets in the military hangar at the Stratford facility during the group’s tour of the company.

STRATFORD, Conn. – Future BLACK HAWK pilots got a chance to see the real thing up close recently when the U.S. Military Academy Department of Systems Engineering class visited Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s Stratford facility on Nov. 16. Two faculty of-ficers and 38 cadets traveled by bus from West Point, N.Y. for a tour and comprehensive briefing.

“These are future officers and leaders of the U.S. Army, some of whom will one day become Army avia-tors and fly the UH-60M BLACK HAWK,” said Michael Mudd, manager, Government business development, for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

The cadets’ tour included visits to the Sikorsky Heritage Center, Transformation Center, Military Aircraft Center and Flight Operations, Commercial Aircraft Center, Systems Integration Labs and the Earned Value Program Control Center.

In addition, the group learned more about United

Technologies Corp. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. during their briefing, which included information on the Defense Acquisition Management System, the Depart-ment of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System, the Joint Capabilities Integra-tion and Development System, and Project Termina-tion. Delivering those briefings were Bob Mastronardi,

Mark Rowland, Steve Engebretson, Tom Nicolett and Michael Mudd.

Dave Zack of UH-60M Programs also gave the cadets a briefing on the UH-60M BLACK HAWK Program, including Project Initiation and Selection, Project Implementation, Project Control, Monitoring and Auditing.

The visit was memorable for the cadets, according to their instructor, MAJ Chad Jagmin.

“On behalf of the engineering management cadets of the Department of Systems Engineering at USMA, I’d like to thank you for such an organized, profes-sional and informative visit to the Sikorsky facility,” Jagmin told Sikorsky representatives after the tour. “Every aspect of the visit was top quality. I think the ca-dets left the visit with an experience of a lifetime.”

Greg Hoffman, manager, business development/strategic planning for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., presents a model of the MH-60R to LTC Joe Richards, USMC, Commanding Officer HT-18 (left); and CDR Mike Steiner, USN, Commanding Officer, HT-8 at the annual Naval Helicopter Association Fleet Fly-in.

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MILTON, Fla. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recently provided some tangible inspiration for student Naval Aviators during the annual Naval Helicopter Association Fleet Fly-in at Naval Air Station Whiting Field when the company presented models of the MH-60R helicopter to the commanding officers of Helicopter Training Squadron Eight (HT-9-8) and Helicopter Training Squadron Eighteen (HT-18).

The squadrons, based at Whiting Field, conduct all basic helicopter flight training for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard helicopter pilots.

The models will be showcased in each squadron’s fleet aircraft display case as representations of what the

young student aviators have to look forward to when they reach the fleet.

The NHA Fleet Fly-in takes place each October at Whiting Field. Fleet helicopters of all types and their crews attend the event to provide aircraft static displays as well as flight orientations and briefings to the student Naval Aviators.

“The objective is to provide exposure to Fleet aircraft and missions, thereby assisting the students in prioritizing which aircraft they would like to fly upon receiving their wings and transitioning to their first fleet squadron,” said Greg Hoffman, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. manager, business development/strategic planning.

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. observed the 231st birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on Nov. 10 with a

ceremony and cake cutting. The observance followed a tradition that Marines observe in pausing to share cake and sometimes a holiday meal on the occasion of the Corps’ birthday, regardless of where they may be around the world.

Following introductory remarks by CH-53K Pro-gram Manager Dave Haines, Sikorsky Pilot John Rucci read a birthday message from General M.W. Hagee, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Rucci is also a reservist assigned to HMH-772 at Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, PA and flies the CH-53E in his “spare time.”

The U.S. Marine Corps was first organized as a naval infantry in 1775 when the Second Continental Con-gress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines.

U.S. Marine CorpsTurns 231

Bob Gelb, the oldest Marine currently working at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Stratford, Conn., and Brian Lindsay, the youngest Marine at Sikorsky, use a sword to cut the cake as a reminder that the Marines are a band of warriors committed to carrying the sword so that America might live in peace. Gelb works in the Stratford Gear Room and Lindsay is an electrical installer.

Sikorsky employees filled the high bay area at the Stratford facility to honor American service men and women during the annual Veterans Day ceremony.

More than 200 Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. em-ployees attended the annual Veterans Day

Ceremony on Nov. 8 in the high bay area of the Military Aircraft Center at the company’s Stratford facility. The ceremony included a presentation of the colors by veterans of the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars.

“We remember the sacrifice, and take pride in

our veterans who were willing to stand together against the enemies of their time,” said veteran Santi Ranno, who participated in the ceremony. Sikorsky enjoys the opportunity to deliver products and services that help our service men and women as they defend our nation against tyranny.”

“We mark this day by renewing our commit-ment to delivering what our war fighters need on the field of battle.”

Veterans Day Ceremony

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Veterans Day in Two Ceremonies

Real-life Heroes Meet Hollywood

Chuck Norris and Marshall Teague may be martial arts experts and action movie heroes, but can they say they’ve logged more than 500 hours of total flight time in the theater of war? CW3 Rob Fiest, an 18-year Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. employee currently serving with the Virginia National Guard in Iraq, can.

In fact, he’s logged over 400 hours of that time using Night Vision Goggles. Even “Walker, Texas Ranger,” can’t say that.

Fiest recently flew Norris and Teague in a UH-60 in support of a USO tour in the Al Anbar Provence in November.

“Chuck Norris and Marshall Teague were great. We flew them all over the place and they did the USO thing,” said Fiest. “They were very talkative and supportive of our efforts here. It was uplifting to hear those guys thank us and tell us how proud they were of what we are doing.” Fiest, 43, has been in Iraq for 10 months and has been flying the UH-60 BLACK HAWK for 10 years. Currently Maintenance Officer, Fiest’s

unit is in direct support of Marine Air Group 16 and 3rd Marine Air Wing. His work takes him to Abu Graib, Falluja, Hadithia, Ar Ramadi, Baghdad, and several towns along the Syrian boarder. Fiest is looking forward to returning home in early 2007. He has a wife, Karen, and four children, Kyle, 15, Taylor, 13, Courtney, 7, and Katie, 1.

Parting Shot

CSAR-X Decision Update Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. filed a protest on Nov. 17 with the Government Accountability Office regard-ing the U.S. Air Force’s contract award decision for the Combat Search and Rescue Replacement Vehicle (CSAR-X). Sikorsky seeks to ensure that the selection process accurately evaluated the characteristics and performance of its HH-92 helicopter.

Innovative Cart Debuts at HSI TRUMBULL, Conn. – Helicopter Support Inc., a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has introduced the SK4051TSU transmission oil cart for HABCO, Inc., a leading aerospace company, to provide innovative de-sign and engineering solutions for testing and ground support equipment. The cart filters and stores gearbox lubrication oil during routine service.

The new cart has received positive feedback from U.S. military personnel about its effectiveness.

“Filtration/re-filtration provides enhanced logistics through lubricant re-use, which lowers storage and shipping requirements, saves dollars and time, and provides environmental benefits lowering disposal and storage needs of hazardous materials,” said Charles (Charlie) E. Torkelson, UH-60 Logistics Manager, Avia-tion Systems Division.

Benefits of the TSU:• Saves cost of 7-14 fluid waste disposals• Filters new and recycled fluid to three microns• Eliminates the need for drain and flush during routine maintenance• Battery-powered, so it can be used remotely.

Kentucky Beckons Schweizer, Summit Facility SOMERSET, Ky. – Schweizer Aircraft Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Summit Aviation to work toward establishing a new facility at Somerset Pulaski Airport to supply aerospace components for the company’s growing homeland se-curity and military aircraft product lines. Schweizer is a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn.

Under the MOU, the two companies are discussing an agreement under which Delaware-based Summit Aviation would open a new 15,000-square-foot facility in early 2007 with an initial group of 15 technicians drawn from the local area. The facility would have capacity to expand if warranted by business conditions.

The MOU also specifies components Summit could provide to Schweizer for various aircraft used by U.S. military services, border patrol agencies, and law en-

forcement including the RU-38B manned surveillance aircraft, the BLACK HAWK helicopter, the Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle, and the Schweizer 333™ helicopter.

Northrop Grumman IMU Chosen for Fly-by-Wire Upgrade Program

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – A high reliability fiber-optic inertial measurement unit from Northrop Grum-man Corp. has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for the BLACK HAWK UH-60M helicopter’s Fly-by-Wire Upgrade Program to supply navigation information for the BLACK HAWK’s flight control computers.

The UH-60M program will upgrade the U.S. Army’s current BLACK HAWK fleet of UH-60A and UH-60L models into the UH-60M standardized configuration. The upgrades will include the incorporation of a digi-tized cockpit for improved aircraft systems to increase combat situational awareness and extend the service life of the aircraft. The UH-60M is currently in low rate production.

The new unit uses the LN-200 inertial measurement unit which is currently in operation on U.S. Army BLACK HAWK helicopters and is also deployed in many other applications across a wide variety of military platforms.

CW3 Rob Fiest, Sikorsky employee shown above front center, and CW4 Phil Brashear, center in back, are in Iraq serving with A Company 2-224th Aviation with the Virginia National Guard. They recently flew actors Chuck Norris and Marshall Teague in a UH-60 in support of a USO tour in the Al Anbar Provence.

Sikorsky President Jeffrey P. Pino cuts the ceremonial red ribbon during the Somerset event.

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