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DLA Piper represents Erickson Air-Crane in Evergreen acquisition

DLA Piper represents Erickson Air-Crane in Evergreen acquisition

Source: DLA Piper, 09-May-13

DLA Piper represented Erickson Air-Crane Inc., in a stock purchase agreement for Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. from Evergreen International Aviation Inc. (See Full Story)

Erickson Air-Crane Announces Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results

Erickson Air-Crane Announces Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, Inc., 07-May-13

Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers and the vertical manufacturer and operator of the powerful, heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that it will release its earnings results for the first quarter fiscal year 2013 ended March 31, 2013 [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Announces New $100M Revolving Credit Facility

Erickson Air-Crane Announces New $100M Revolving Credit Facility

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 03-May-13

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), (“Erickson” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers and the vertical manufacturer and operator of the powerful, heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, announced today that it had entered into a new $100 million, five-year revolving credit facility with [...]

Erickson Air-Crane completes acquisition of Evergreen

Erickson Air-Crane completes acquisition of Evergreen

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 03-May-13

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) (“Erickson” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers and the vertically integrated manufacturer and operator of the powerful, heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, announced today that it had closed its acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. (“EHI”) from Evergreen [...]

Why Erickson Air-Crane Could Double In 2013

Why Erickson Air-Crane Could Double In 2013

Source: Seeking Alpha, 29-Apr-13

Analyst report which suggests that the share price of Erickson Air-Crane could double this year (See Full Story)

Erickson Air-Crane announces price of 8.25% Notes due 2020

Erickson Air-Crane announces price of 8.25% Notes due 2020

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 26-Apr-13

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Nasdaq: EAC) today announced the pricing of its $400.0 million aggregate principal amount offering of 8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2020 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be Erickson’s second priority senior secured obligations and will be guaranteed by certain of Erickson’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The Notes will be [...]

Erickson raising $400M to fund acquisitions

Erickson raising $400M to fund acquisitions

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 18-Apr-13

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Nasdaq: EAC) announced today that it intends to offer $400 million of its second priority senior secured notes due 2020 to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S. The notes will be Erickson’s second [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Commits $6,000 Annual Scholarship for Whirly-Girls

Erickson Air-Crane Commits $6,000 Annual Scholarship for Whirly-Girls

Source: Whirly-Girls, 05-Apr-13

The annual scholarship will fund a full External Load/Vertical Reference Course at Western Helicopters in Rialto, Calif.  The course includes ground instruction and up to 6.5 hours of external load training in an MD500 helicopter. “We are committed to more diversity in aviation and supporting a quality organization like the Whirly-Girls is a great way [...]

Erickson Air-Crane acquires Evergreen Helicopters

Erickson Air-Crane acquires Evergreen Helicopters

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 20-Mar-13

EHI, based in McMinnville, Oregon, is a diversified global provider of air transport services for cargo and personnel to government and commercial customers. EHI was founded by aviation pioneer Mr. Delford Smith. At closing, this transaction would provide Erickson Air-Crane with an incremental fleet of 64 aircraft, consisting of both helicopters and fixed-wing airplanes. This [...]

Erickson Air-Crane to present at the 25th Annual ROTH Conference

Erickson Air-Crane to present at the 25th Annual ROTH Conference

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 20-Mar-13

Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, announced today that it will be presenting at the 25th Annual ROTH Conference in Dana Point, California. The presentation is to be held at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Udo [...]

Erickson Air-Crane reports FY2012 and Q4 results

Erickson Air-Crane reports FY2012 and Q4 results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 12-Mar-13

-Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ: EAC) (“Erickson Air-Crane”, “Erickson”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful Erickson S-64 Aircrane heavy-lift helicopter, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. Full-Year 2012 highlights include: Revenue increased 18.4% to $180.8 million Flight hours [...]

Erickson Air-Crane provides update on acquisition of HRT

Erickson Air-Crane provides update on acquisition of HRT

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 08-Mar-13

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ: EAC) (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift Erickson S-64 Aircrane helicopter, today announced that it has executed a binding term sheet and made significant progress toward completion of its previously announced intention to purchase the Air Amazonia aerial services business from HRT [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Announces Date for Q4 and FY2012 Results

Erickson Air-Crane Announces Date for Q4 and FY2012 Results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 08-Mar-13

Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that it will release its earnings results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 on Monday, March 11, 2013 before the market opens. Udo Rieder, the Company’s President and Chief [...]

Erickson Air-Crane to present at the Cowen 34th Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference

Erickson Air-Crane to present at the Cowen 34th Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 31-Jan-13

Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, announced today that it will be presenting at the Cowen and Company 34th Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference in New York City. The presentation is to be held at 1:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. [...]

Erickson signs $14M contract with Peru’s Pacific Rubiales Energy

Erickson signs $14M contract with Peru’s Pacific Rubiales Energy

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 15-Jan-13

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson”) (NASDAQ:EAC) has signed a contract with oil and gas company Pacific Rubiales Energy (“Pacific”) to provide heavy lift helicopter services in central Peru. Operations commenced on January 2nd of this year, and will last for a minimum of 12 months. The contract has a value of between $11 and 14 million, [...]

Morning fire quickly extinguished at Erickson HQ

Morning fire quickly extinguished at Erickson HQ

Source: The Dove, 21-Dec-12

Firefighters from Jackson County Fire District Three and Medford Fire and Rescue quickly put down a fire reported at 4:40 a.m. yesterday (Thursday 20th December) at Erickson Air Crane (see full story)

Erickson Air-Crane to Webcast its Presentation at the Imperial Capital Security Investor Conference

Erickson Air-Crane to Webcast its Presentation at the Imperial Capital Security Investor Conference

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 13-Dec-12

Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. (EAC), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, announced today that it will be presenting at the 2012 Imperial Capital Security Investor Conference in New York City. The presentation is to be held at 1:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Udo Rieder, [...]

Erickson Air-Crane announces 2012Q3 results

Erickson Air-Crane announces 2012Q3 results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 08-Nov-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased by 29% versus the third quarter of 2011, rising to $76.3 million. This increase was [...]

Erickson Air-Crane to buy Brazilian offshore aerial services business

Erickson Air-Crane to buy Brazilian offshore aerial services business

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 07-Nov-12

Erickson Air-Crane , a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that it had entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 14 helicopters and associated personnel and assets from HRT Participacoes em Petroleo, S.A. (HRT). The letter of intent is non-binding and, for the acquisition to [...]

Erickson Air-Crane announces date for 2012Q3 results

Erickson Air-Crane announces date for 2012Q3 results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 29-Oct-12

Erickson Air-Crane, Inc, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that it will release its earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 after the market close. Udo Rieder, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chuck [...]

Erickson Air-Crane names new General Manager

Erickson Air-Crane names new General Manager

Source: HeliHub.com, 11-Oct-12

Erickson Air-Crane has this week named long-time employee Kerry Jarandson as the new General Manager of its operations at Central Point, Oregon.  Jarandson has been a senior director of plant operations and takes on his new role following the resignation of David Ford, vP of maintenance, repair and overhaul for the past two years. Jarandson [...]

Erickson Air-Crane buys Sun Bird aircraft from San Diego Gas & Electric

Erickson Air-Crane buys Sun Bird aircraft from San Diego Gas & Electric

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 07-Oct-12

Erickson Air-Crane, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced its purchase of the Sun Bird Aircraft (“Sun Bird”) and associated spare parts inventory and accessories from San Diego Gas & Electric Company (“SDG&E”). The Sun Bird is an Erickson model S-64F Aircrane that was originally [...]

Erickson Air-Crane to present at the Craig-Hallum 3rd Annual Alpha Select Conference

Erickson Air-Crane to present at the Craig-Hallum 3rd Annual Alpha Select Conference

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 20-Sep-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ: EAC) (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Udo Rieder will present at the Craig-Hallum 3rd Annual Alpha Select Conference on: Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 1:30 pm. Management will be available to meet with investors at the conference throughout [...]

Erickson Air-Crane announces 2012 Q2 results

Erickson Air-Crane announces 2012 Q2 results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 13-Aug-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012. Second Quarter 2012 Highlights and Recent Events Revenue of $37.9 million exceeded guidance of $32 million [...]

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q2 conference call

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q2 conference call

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 02-Aug-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated  (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced it will conduct a conference call at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter and first half fiscal year 2012 [...]

US Forest Service adds four heavy helicopters to support wildfire suppression

US Forest Service adds four heavy helicopters to support wildfire suppression

Source: US Forest Service, 25-Jun-12

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced the agency is adding four heavy helicopters to the aviation firefighting fleet. “The addition of these helicopters to our aviation fleet will increase our ability to respond quickly and aggressively to fight wildfires and protect lives and property,” said Tidwell. “We will continue to mobilize our firefighting [...]

Erickson Air-Crane wins US Forest Service contract

Erickson Air-Crane wins US Forest Service contract

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 20-Jun-12

Erickson Air-Crane, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that it has been awarded a new exclusive use firefighting services contract with the US Forest Service (“USFS”). Under the terms of the contract, Erickson Air-Crane will provide aerial firefighting services using one heavy-lift Aircrane helicopter [...]

Erickson Air-Crane wins $44M Greek firefighting contract

Erickson Air-Crane wins $44M Greek firefighting contract

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 30-May-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (“NAMSA”), which provides various logistics services for NATO nations, has, as the prime contracting party, awarded the Company a three year contract to supply aerial firefighting services in [...]

Erickson Air-Crane reports Q1 results

Erickson Air-Crane reports Q1 results

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 14-May-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ: EAC) (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) in April, 2012. First Quarter 2012 Highlights and Recent [...]

50th Anniversary of CH-54 Skycrane’s Maiden Flight

50th Anniversary of CH-54 Skycrane’s Maiden Flight

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 11-May-12

May 9, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the maiden flight of the CH-54, the military version of the S-64 Aircrane (“Aircrane”). The basic concept of the heavy-lift, or “crane,” helicopters was an early dream of aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky. The Aircrane was designed, developed, and produced as a multi-purpose, heavy-lift aircraft. Over the years, the [...]

Erickson Air-Crane to present at Oppenheimer Industrials Conference

Erickson Air-Crane to present at Oppenheimer Industrials Conference

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 08-May-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated EAC +0.52% (“Erickson” or the “Company”), a leading operator and manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that the Company’s president and chief executive officer, Mr. Udo Rieder, and senior vice president and chief financial officer, Mr. Charles Ryan will present at the Oppenheimer 7th Annual Industrials Conference on Tuesday, [...]

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q1 conference call

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q1 conference call

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 02-May-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced it will conduct a conference call at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 10, 2012, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Hosting the [...]

Erickson Air-Crane prices IPO

Erickson Air-Crane prices IPO

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 12-Apr-12

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson”)(Nasdaq:EAC) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,800,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $8.00 per share. The common stock is expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Market today under the ticker symbol “EAC.” Erickson expects to receive net proceeds, after deducting [...]

Erickson Air-Crane postpones IPO

Erickson Air-Crane postpones IPO

Source: Renaissance Capital, 05-Feb-12

Erickson Air-Crane, which manufactures S-64 heavy-lift helicopters for government and commercial use, postponed its IPO on Wednesday. The Portland, OR-based company, which had been on the calendar for next week, booked $147.3 million in sales for the 12 months ended 9/30/11. Stifel Nicolaus Weisel was set to be the lead underwriter on the deal.

Erickson Air-Crane sets IPO price

Erickson Air-Crane sets IPO price

Source: HeliHub.com, 31-Jan-12

20 months after first mooting the idea of an Initial Public Offering, Erickson Air-Crane yesterday made a new filing with the NASDAQ stock exchange with a share price guidance in the range of $13 to £15 each.  The company is selling 5.35 million shares, which would raise between $69.5 million and $80 million, in line [...]

Ecocopter seals alliance with Erickson Air-Crane

Ecocopter seals alliance with Erickson Air-Crane

Source: Ecocopter, 11-Jan-12

(Electronic translation from Spanish) Barry Kaplan, Director of Business Development for South America Air-Crane Erickson expects strong industry growth in the next decade. Peru Ecocopter sealed a powerful alliance with Erickson Air-Crane (EAC), a strategic partner in the market for oil, gas, mining and energy. With it will be possible to have in Peru with [...]

Erickson Air-Crane amends stock offering

Erickson Air-Crane amends stock offering

Source: Mail Tribune, 07-Dec-11

Erickson Air-Crane put its best foot forward Monday, reaffirming its initial public offering efforts more than 18 months after saying it hoped to raise $75 million from investors. (see full story)

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 20% of workforce

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 20% of workforce

Source: Ashland Daily Tidings, 03-Nov-11

Erickson Air-Crane has  said it is laying off 119 workers from its global staff, almost all from the 600 employees working at Central Point in Oregon (see full story)

Erickson Air-Crane implements new quoting/estimating software

Erickson Air-Crane implements new quoting/estimating software

Source: MIE Solutions, 14-Sep-11

Erickson Air-Crane owns and operates a fleet of 18 Aircranes throughout the world. The Aircrane’s precision installation capability has been used to successfully place more than 40,000 heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning units for fortune 500 companies in North America and Europe since the early 70′s. Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated is the manufacturer and operator of the [...]

Ecocopter Peru signs strategic alliance with Erickson Air-Crane

Ecocopter Peru signs strategic alliance with Erickson Air-Crane

Source: Ecocopter Peru, 05-Jun-11

An unprecedented alliance between Peru and Ecocopter aerospace giant Erickson Air-Crane will benefit the dynamic sectors of oil, gas, mining and energy in Peru. The strategic alliance will enable this growing market to offer a unique and distinct from operational excellence, extensive experience and a powerful fleet, which combines heavy helicopters, medium and light in [...]

Erickson, China mull over S64 production re-start

Erickson, China mull over S64 production re-start

Source: China Defense Mashup, 19-Mar-11

The venerable S-64 heavylift twin helicopter could get new life under a memorandum of understanding between certificate holder Erickson Air-Crane and several companies in China, including Avicopter.

Aero Dynamix STC for Erickson Air-Crane NVG

Aero Dynamix STC for Erickson Air-Crane NVG

Source: Aero Dynamix, 17-Mar-11

Aero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, Texas, (DFW area) has been awarded the first Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in an Erickson Air-Crane S-64F helicopter on July 28, 2010. This issuance is Aero Dynamix’s twenty-fourth FAA-STC certificate in addition to two EASA-STC certificates. [...]

Erickson Air-Crane and Evergreen Helicopters settle their legal differences

Erickson Air-Crane and Evergreen Helicopters settle their legal differences

27-Feb-11

Erickson Air-Crane and Evergreen Helicopters have reached an out-of-court settlement after a judge granted Evergreen a partial summary judgment in its breach of contract and antitrust claims.

China Taicang Aircrane buys five S-64F Aircranes

China Taicang Aircrane buys five S-64F Aircranes

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 20-Jan-11

In a recent SEC filing, Erickson Air-Crane stated the following:- On December 6, 2010 we entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Wan Yu Industries Groups, Limited (China Taicang Aircrane Company, Limited) (Taicang) that includes: The purchase of five S-64F Aircranes by Taicang, which Aircranes will be manufactured at our facility in Central Point, [...]

State of Victoria decides on third Skycrane instead of DC-10

State of Victoria decides on third Skycrane instead of DC-10

Source: Mail Tribune, 13-Sep-10

After spending Au$10.5 million on a 10-week trial of the DC-10, the Australians decided to take a different tack, apparently seeking a third Erickson helicopter.

Erickson Air-Crane names new VP of Manufacturing and MRO

Erickson Air-Crane names new VP of Manufacturing and MRO

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 12-Aug-10

David Ford has been named vice president of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) at Erickson Air-Crane (EAC). Based at Erickson Air-Crane Manufacturing and MRO facilities in Central Point, Ore., Ford¹s responsibilities include leading the team that builds, modifies and maintains the Erickson S-64 helicopter, integrating EAC¹s principles of safety, integrity, quality and [...]

South Australia contracts with Erickson Air Crane again

South Australia contracts with Erickson Air Crane again

Source: 9MSN, 19-Jul-10

South Australia’s firefighting efforts will be boosted by an Erickson Air Crane this fire danger season.

Erickson Air-Crane to go public with $75M IPO

Erickson Air-Crane to go public with $75M IPO

Source: Daily Markets, 13-May-10

Erickson Air-Crane Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of up to $75 million shares of its common stock. Click on the “Daily Markets” link for a press story, or here for the full SEC form S-1

Erickson Air-Crane demonstrates hydraulic clamshell grapple

Erickson Air-Crane demonstrates hydraulic clamshell grapple

Source: KEZI, 30-Apr-10

The company has started using the grapple on its helicopters to grab and clear away debris, a useful tool when responding to natural disasters.

Erickson Air-Crane Achieves Perfect Score On AS9100 Annual Audit

Erickson Air-Crane Achieves Perfect Score On AS9100 Annual Audit

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 23-Apr-10

Improving over the initial audit that gave the company full certification in 2009, Erickson Air-Crane has received the highest score available for annual surveillance audits performed to ensure conformity to the AS9100 Business Management Standard. The recurring audit, performed by United Registrar Services, involved interviews with 71 members of management, production support, and production personnel [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Implements Enterprise Quoting and Estimating Software QuoteIt

Erickson Air-Crane Implements Enterprise Quoting and Estimating Software QuoteIt

Source: MIE Solutions, 13-Mar-10

Erickson Air-Crane is one of MIE Solutions recently new customers. They purchased MIE QuoteIt in June 2009. MIE Trak is a production control and job tracking solution designed to help increase operating profits without increasing overhead. Erickson Air-Crane is one of MIE Solutions new customers who purchased MIE QuoteIt Enterprise Quoting and Estimating Software. Erickson [...]

Aviatrix acquires Erickson Air-Crane’s UH-1 parts inventory

Aviatrix acquires Erickson Air-Crane’s UH-1 parts inventory

Source: Aviatrix, 28-Feb-10

Aviatrix, Inc. of Sherwood, Oregon recently acquired Erickson Air-Crane’s Bell inventory to add to the 250,000 items that they represent. Aviatrix is a world-class aerospace parts supplier with a foundation built on customer service and quality. Aviatrix offers years of experience in the aerospace industry and is nationally recognized for supplying critical parts in a [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Continues Aggressive Development Path

Erickson Air-Crane Continues Aggressive Development Path

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 24-Feb-10

In a continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the industry and lead innovation, Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) today announced three major program initiatives that are currently underway: a composite blade program, vacuum lift technology and water usage tracking system. “In 2009 we made a commitment to drive innovation within the industry and expand the [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Joins an Elite List of Companies with Outstanding Safety and Health Programs US-wide

Erickson Air-Crane Joins an Elite List of Companies with Outstanding Safety and Health Programs US-wide

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 03-Feb-10

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized Erickson as a SHARP employer. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), recognized nationwide, acknowledges exceptional companies whose safety and health management programs are determined to be comprehensive and effective to the extent that they are granted a limited exemption from programmed inspections. Mark [...]

Haiti – Erickson Air-Crane on standby

Haiti – Erickson Air-Crane on standby

Source: http://kdrv.com/page/158956, 15-Jan-10

The Central Point based Erickson Air-Crane helicopter company is on standby to assist in relief efforts in Haiti.

“Elvis” and “Isabelle” Arrive a Month Early to Help Australians Save Lives and Homes

“Elvis” and “Isabelle” Arrive a Month Early to Help Australians Save Lives and Homes

Source: Erickson Air Crane, 08-Dec-09

Both helicopters come directly from urban interface firefighting assignments in Southern California where they helped firefighters battle the record-breaking “Station Fire” near Los Angeles in the late summer.

San Diego Gas & Electric to pay lease for firefighting helicopter

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune, 09-Oct-09

The massive chopper, an S64E Helitanker, can scoop and dump up to 2,650 gallons of water per trip. It will be controlled by city fire officials but be available to fight blazes throughout the county during the next two months.

New Firefighting Innovation Enhances Erickson Air-Crane Helitanker Performace

New Firefighting Innovation Enhances Erickson Air-Crane Helitanker Performace

Source: Vertical, 09-Oct-09

Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) is pleased to announce that Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated of Portland, Oregon has chosen the new FASTTrack system by AFS to record fill and drop performance data on its S-64 Aircrane Helitanker fleet.

FAA Safety Team Presents Erickson Air-Crane with two awards

Source: Vertical, 28-Sep-09

The FAA presented Erickson Air-Crane with a “Gold Certificate of Excellence” honoring Erickson’s participation in the FAA sponsored Aviation Maintenance Training program in 2008 as well as a “Special Recognition Award” signifying participation with the program for the past five years.

Video: Erickson Air-Crane Helitankers Dampen Wildfires in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest

Video: Erickson Air-Crane Helitankers Dampen Wildfires in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest

Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 14-Sep-09

Four of Erickson’s Helitankers are flying long hours battling the large “Station Fire” consuming homes and forcing thousands of evacuations. In previous weeks, they have already helped put out wildfires in Washington State, Oregon, Utah, Greece, and British Columbia and will soon be to Australia for the bushfire season that is soon approaching.

Profile: Elvis is Alive… And on Tour

Profile: Elvis is Alive… And on Tour

Source: Vertical, 09-Sep-09

Profile of one particular fire-fighting helicopter in the Erickson Air-Crane fleet

Erickson Air-Crane Helitankers Dampen Wildfires from Southern California and Canada to Europe and Down Under

Source: Vertical, 02-Sep-09

The summer of 2009 has been another season fighting inferno for Erickson Air-Crane, manufacturer of the world-renowned Helitanker and heavy-lift helicopters

Elvis makes Public Appearance at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009

Source: RotorNews, 26-Jul-09

Erickson Air-Crane Awarded AS9100 Certification

Erickson Air-Crane Awarded AS9100 Certification

Source: Rotorhub, 10-Jul-09

The certification allows EAC to perform new and expanded work for major aerospace suppliers such as Sikorsky, Bell and Agusta among many others.

Erickson Air-Crane faces antitrust and breach-of-contract suits from Evergreen

Source: Mail Tribune, 30-Jun-09

Erickson Air-Crane reposition three helicopters from Australia to west coast US for North American fire season

Source: Journal of Commerce, 30-Jun-09

Erickson Air-Crane Awarded AS9100 Certification

Erickson Air-Crane Awarded AS9100 Certification

Source: RotorNews, 29-May-09

Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) has been awarded AS9100 certification, a world-wide business management standard with a focus on aerospace and aviation. The certification allows EAC to perform new and expanded work for major aerospace suppliers such as Sikorsky, Bell and Agusta among many others.

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 14 workers

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 14 workers

Source: Mail Tribune, 20-May-09

Continued soft global demand for wood products has led Erickson Air-Crane to lay off 14 employees from its logging support department.

Fire-fighting helicopter costs $18,000/day to park at airport

Source: News of the North, 07-May-09

Los Angeles Helicopters and Erickson to train pilots in Vertical Reference and Long Line flying

Source: Rotorhub, 09-Mar-09

Erickson Air-Crane moving HQ to Portland

Source: The Oregonian, 26-Feb-09

VIDEO: Erickson Air Crane S64E

Source: JustHelicopters.tv, 26-Feb-09

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 29 workers

Source: Trading Markets, 06-Feb-09