Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: TGI) today announced that it has received the 2016 Supplier Excellence Award from the American Helicopter Society International (“AHS International”) in recognition of the quality, innovation and cost-effective technology of its products. The AHA International Supplier Excellence Award is given to companies that make a notable contribution to improving the state of the art of vertical flight aircraft. Nominated by the Sikorsky Aircraft Division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, two of the company’s subsidiaries, Triumph Aerospace Systems – Seattle and Triumph Gear Systems – Park City, were specifically cited for their outstanding performance on the S-97 RAIDER landing gear and main transmission assembly.

Daniel J. Crowley, Triumph’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are honored to receive this distinguished award, which is a testament to the manufacturing expertise, value-added solutions and exceptional service Triumph provides in support of the S-97 RAIDER landing gear and main transmission assembly. Moving forward, our goal is to expand our capabilities and deliver even higher levels of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.”

Triumph is a leading supplier of systems, components and structural assemblies to Sikorsky on every production platform including CH-53K, MH-60, S-76D as well as Developmental aircrafts such as the RAIDER and Defiant.