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Mar
09
2026

Milestone and Sikorsky Showcase Landmark S‑92 Helicopter at Verticon

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ATLANTA, Georgia, — March 9, 2026 — The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, and Sikorsky - a Lockheed Martin company - today announced the display of a landmark Sikorsky S‑92 helicopter, tail number 920006, at Verticon 2026. As the first ever S‑92 to enter commercial service in September 2004, this aircraft represents more than two decades of global operational excellence, fleet sustainment, and the enduring capability of the S‑92 platform.

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Mar
09
2026

S-92 Helicopter Operators Renew ‘Total Assurance’ Contracts with Sikorsky

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Stratford, Conn., March 9, 2026 — In a significant boost to S-92® helicopter aftermarket support, six operators during 2025 and early 2026 have renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP™) contracts offered by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. Equivalent to a power-by-the-hour service, TAP enables operators to fly their aircraft at a known cost-per-hour basis, and receive replacement parts when needed. 

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Tags: Lockheed Martin S-92 Sikorsky
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Mar
09
2026

Sikorsky Ramps Up Production of New Variant S-92® Helicopter

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STRATFORD, Conn., March 6, 2026 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is preparing to build the first production batch of S-92A+™ helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship commercial heavy-lifter. A+ model aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, and anticipated orders from Head of State and offshore-energy customers, marking an exciting development for current and future operators.

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Nov
18
2025

Entrol to build third S-64 FTD in the world for Helicopter Express, boosting critical mission training

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Madrid, November 18th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce the sale of a new Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane FTD to Helicopter Express, a company renowned for its heavy-lift and mission-critical operations. The advanced simulator is designed to meet the rigorous training needs of pilots in firefighting, construction, and disaster relief.

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Nov
03
2025

County of Los Angeles Fire Department Modernizes Sikorsky FIREHAWK® Fleet with Two New Helicopters

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, the County of Los Angeles today announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) for two S‑70i FIREHAWK® helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where rapid, reliable aerial response can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. 

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Oct
30
2025

U.S. Soldier Becomes First to Plan and Execute Autonomous Black Hawk Missions using MATRIX™ Technology at Northern Strike 25-2

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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s [NYSE: LMT] Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, powered by MATRIX™ technology.

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Oct
13
2025

Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

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Washington, Oct. 13, 2025 — From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped conventional flight controls with a third-generation, low-cost, fly-by-wire system integrated with MATRIX™ autonomy technology.

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Oct
08
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Introduces Nomad™ Family of Long-Endurance, Runway-Independent Drones

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STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 6, 2025 – Less than a year after proving the flight efficiency and reliability of a novel rotor blown wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is unveiling its Nomad™ future family of aircraft.  

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Sep
29
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K® Heavy Lift Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps

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STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), received a $10.855 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to a maximum of 99 CH-53K® King Stallion® helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over five years, the largest-quantity order to date for the aircraft. The award will ensure consistent deliveries of the United States' most powerful heavy-lift helicopter between 2029 and 2034 and reinforce the U.S. industrial base by sustaining thousands of production roles at Sikorsky and across its nationwide supply chain.  

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Sep
22
2025

Sikorsky Mourns Passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky, 1925 - 2025

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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky on Sept. 18 at the age of 100. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Elena.

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