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Lockheed Martin, Heli-One, Milestone create S-92 Center in Brazil
This initiative bolsters the South American helicopter industry, demonstrating a shared commitment to exceptional S-92 services, especially for rescue and recovery operations in the region.
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In a significant move to bolster the South American helicopter industry, this initiative demonstrates each company’s shared commitment to providing exceptional S-92 services in the region, with a particular focus on supporting rescue and recovery operations.
The S-92 Center of Excellence, to be based in Rio de Janeiro and led by CHC Helicopter Group’s MRO division Heli-One, intends to leverage the combined expertise of the companies to provide customers with comprehensive support services and embedded maintenance capabilities. Its objective is to further enhance mission readiness status and S-92 fleet availability in Brazil and other South American countries.
“The time is right for establishing an S-92 Center of Excellence in Brazil as more and more customers select the aircraft for their operations, including for rescue and recovery” said Tom Burke, president and chief executive officer at CHC Helicopter Group. “By utilizing the knowledge of our Heli-One division and working together with Sikorsky and Milestone, we will be able to offer more integrated and efficient support services and maximize availability for the growing S-92 fleet in region.”
The companies have already begun identifying opportunities to expand their collaboration and the following support provisions for S-92 operators are being considered:
- Access to a comprehensive inventory of critical supplies and parts, including gearboxes, blades, and dampers
- Scheduled maintenance inspections, repair and overhauls
- Improved supply chain management and logistics
