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Sikorsky Delivers S-92® Helicopter To Korea Coast Guard

#Sikorsky Delivers S-92® Helicopter To Korea Coast Guard

On September 30, the third S-92® search and rescue helicopter that Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, had produced, was handed over to the Korean Coast Guard. The Korea Coast Guard’s S-92 fleet has grown, enhancing its ability to conduct operations for the maritime security, safety, and lifesaving of the Korean people.

According to Mr. Han Sangchul, Senior Superintendent and Final Acceptance Test Inspection Team Lead for the Korean Coast Guard, “Our cherished cooperation with Sikorsky dates back over ten years. We anticipate sustained success as we expand our fleet of S-92 search and rescue aircraft.

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Since 2014, the Korea Coast Guard has executed 195 rescue missions and logged more than 2,700 airplane hours. Recently, the S-92 helicopter fleet worldwide completed 2 million flying hours in a range of operations including VIP transportation, oil, and gas transportation, and search and rescue in 28 different nations.

With plans to deliver its fourth S-92 aircraft in the next year, Sikorsky continues to proudly support the fleet of the Korea Coast Guard. The S-92® helicopter sets the standard for reliability and safety in the industry with more than 2 million fleet flight hours and about 95% availability. A number of tasks are carried out by the S-92 helicopter, such as airline, search-and-rescue, and offshore oil transfer.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.