Numerous heads of state and corporate leaders have selected the Sikorsky S-92 for its safety, comfort, performance and reliability.
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The first production S-92 helicopter was delivered in late 2004. There are now 67 S-92 helicopters in operation. Eleven of the S-92 helicopters currently in service fly an estimated 130-170 hours per month; 13 of the aircraft have more than 3,500 flight hours to date. Operational availability for the S-92 fleet averaged 91 percent in 2007.
The S-92 helicopter is a multi-mission medium helicopter used in a variety of roles including offshore oil, executive transport, search and rescue, and Head of State.
The S-92 is the first helicopter in the world certified to the latest U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and European Joint airworthiness safety standards. The S-92 features a Rotor Ice Protection System (RIPS), which allows the aircraft to operate in known icing conditions. RIPS has been certified by both North American and European aviation authorities and is available on S-92 military variants as well as commercial aircraft.
Numerous heads of state and corporate and private operators have selected the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter for its enhanced safety, comfort, performance and reliability. The aircraft is certified to the latest and most stringent safety requirements of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It is available with unique custom interiors that utilize the finest materials. Smooth and quiet interiors assure maximum productivity. The stand-up cabin enables ease of movement and is large enough for a galley, lavatory and closet space. Available satellite phones allow global communications anytime, anywhere.
The S-92 is available in a number of versions. The civil transport version has an interior which can comfortably accommodate 19 passengers in a 20ft long and 6 ft high cabin. Additional stowage space is available in the area in the aft ramp compartment.
"The marketplace is driving the need for the S-92 helicopter in the offshore oil segment in particular," said Marc Poland, Sikorsky Vice President, Commercial Programs. "The challenging conditions that exist today require a tough and reliable aircraft to fill that need, and the S-92 helicopter has proven itself to be precisely that kind of aircraft." ■