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

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

11-May-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane

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... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q1 conference call

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q1 conference call

2-May-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane

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... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane amends stock offering

Erickson Air-Crane amends stock offering

7-Dec-2011Source: Mail Tribune

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)... Read more

Victoria Government angers residents by reducing aerial fire cover

Victoria Government angers residents by reducing aerial fire cover

17-Nov-2011Source: Herald Sun

Victoria State Government will save $3 million by dumping a giant firefighting helicopter in a move the firefighters’ union slammed as the most irresponsible decision in two decades.  (see full story)... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 20% of workforce

Erickson Air-Crane lays off 20% of workforce

3-Nov-2011Source: Ashland Daily Tidings

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)... Read more

FAA AD 2011-21-12 – Erickson Air-Crane S-64F

FAA AD 2011-21-12 – Erickson Air-Crane S-64F

27-Oct-2011

Rotating swashplate assembly... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane implements new quoting/estimating software

Erickson Air-Crane implements new quoting/estimating software

14-Sep-2011Source: MIE Solutions

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... Read more

Two lifting accidents in four days for San Diego Gas & Electric’s Air-Crane

Two lifting accidents in four days for San Diego Gas & Electric’s Air-Crane

12-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In December 2009, Erickson Air-Crane announced that San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) company was their first non-governmental sale for the Air-Crane.  In the last week this helicopter has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons with not one but two lifting incidents.  Fortunately the helicopter was not damaged in either event, but the... Read more

10-Jun-11 N237AC Erickson S64F Plaster City, US-California

10-Jun-11 N237AC Erickson S64F Plaster City, US-California

10-Jun-2011

While setting an elecriticy tower within a utility right-of-way two miles SE of Plaster City, three of the helicopter’s four hooks holding up a tower section released. While hanging from the remaining hook, the structure was slowly lowered to the ground and, once on the ground, was released. The tower subsequently tipped over. No one... Read more

07-Jun-11 N237AC Erickson S64F Plaster City, US-California

07-Jun-11 N237AC Erickson S64F Plaster City, US-California

7-Jun-2011

San Diego Gas & Electric’s helicopter was involved in an incident when a section of a transmission tower carried by the helicopter fell approximately 200- feet to the ground. No one was injured.... Read more

Ecocopter Peru signs strategic alliance with Erickson Air-Crane

Ecocopter Peru signs strategic alliance with Erickson Air-Crane

5-Jun-2011Source: Ecocopter Peru

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... Read more

Erickson, China mull over S64 production re-start

Erickson, China mull over S64 production re-start

19-Mar-2011Source: China Defense Mashup

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.... Read more

Aero Dynamix STC for Erickson Air-Crane NVG

Aero Dynamix STC for Erickson Air-Crane NVG

17-Mar-2011Source: Aero Dynamix

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.... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane and Evergreen Helicopters settle their legal differences

Erickson Air-Crane and Evergreen Helicopters settle their legal differences

27-Feb-2011

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.... Read more

China Taicang Aircrane buys five S-64F Aircranes

China Taicang Aircrane buys five S-64F Aircranes

20-Jan-2011Source: Erickson Air-Crane

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,... Read more

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

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

13-Sep-2010Source: Mail Tribune

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.... Read more

SDG&E’s new Skycrane to assist San Diego firefighters

SDG&E’s new Skycrane to assist San Diego firefighters

20-Aug-2010Source: SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today was joined by local firefighting agencies and city and county officials to announce two new cooperative agreements that will make the company’s new Erickson Air Crane helicopter available to San Diego County fire agencies to assist in fighting large wildfires throughout the county. The S64F helitanker, dubbed “Sun... Read more

San Diego County, SDG&E To Fund Firefighting Helicopter

San Diego County, SDG&E To Fund Firefighting Helicopter

22-Jun-2010Source: 10 News

SDG&E and the county will both spend up to $150,000 for firefighting use of the S64e Helitanker, which the utility is expected to lease in time for the fall fire season.... Read more

Metal Innovations completes STC for Skycrane tail blades

Metal Innovations completes STC for Skycrane tail blades

3-Jun-2010Source: Metal Innovations

After three years of development Metal Innovations Inc. a small woman-owned business, has successfully completed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and is in full production under their PMA for a replacement tail rotor blade for all civilian operated Sikorsky and Erickson Air-Crane S-64E/F and CH-54A/B heavy lift helicopters. In addition, they are in the final... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane demonstrates hydraulic clamshell grapple

Erickson Air-Crane demonstrates hydraulic clamshell grapple

30-Apr-2010Source: KEZI

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

Erickson Air-Crane Continues Aggressive Development Path

Erickson Air-Crane Continues Aggressive Development Path

24-Feb-2010Source: Erickson Air-Crane

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... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane records first non-government sale

Erickson Air-Crane records first non-government sale

12-Dec-2009Source: Mail Tribune

San Diego Gas and Electric, which has leased an Erickson S-64E aircrane helicopter dubbed “The Incredible Hulk,” will take delivery of a new helicopter sometime in the spring.... Read more

"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

8-Dec-2009Source: Erickson Air Crane

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.... Read more

San Diego Gets Extension On Firefighting Chopper

San Diego Gets Extension On Firefighting Chopper

1-Dec-2009Source: KPBS

Due to the continuing wildfire threat, San Diego-area emergency crews will have access to a large water-dropping aircraft until mid-December, a fire department spokesman said... Read more

San Diego Gas & Electric to pay lease for firefighting helicopter

San Diego Gas & Electric to pay lease for firefighting helicopter

9-Oct-2009Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

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.... Read more

VIDEO: Erickson Air Crane S64E

VIDEO: Erickson Air Crane S64E

26-Feb-2009Source: JustHelicopters.tv

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