Helicopter delivered to South Korea Coast Guard

The South Korea Coast Guard (SKCG) has accepted delivery of its second S-92 helicopter for search and rescue following a ceremony held on 27 June, manufacturer Sikorsky reported. Following the aircraft’s shipment to South Korea, aircrews will conduct training in-country. The aircraft is expected to enter service by year-end, said Sikorsky.

The SKCG has operated a single S-92 helicopter since March 2014, which has flown more than 850 flight hours, saving more than 30 lives flying search and rescue and emergency medical transport missions. In a recent mission, on 2 June, a 50-year old man was rescued from a ship by the machine. A dispatched crew responded to the distress call, reached the victim, and safely transported him to a hospital for care in just 30 minutes.