Sikorsky S-92 fleet surpasses two million flight hours
S-92s are used by major oil and gas companies and have completed more than 91,000 search and rescue missions
The global fleet of the multi-mission Sikorsky S-92 helicopters is rapidly accumulating flight hours, surpassing two million flight hours in a variety of missions including search and rescue, oil and gas transportation and VIP transportation in 28 countries.
The S-92 had been in service for 12 years when it reached one million flight hours, yet just six years later, the fleet operates in 28 countries and its flight hours have doubled.
“The two million flight hours milestone is a testament to the reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness of the S-92 helicopter in some of the world’s most demanding conditions and no-fail missions,” said Leon Silva, Sikorsky’s interim vice president of Global Commercial and Military Systems. “Sikorsky is committed to supporting these critical missions with continued innovation to ensure operators can respond safely and with confidence, in any scenario.”
Multi-mission success
Sikorsky has delivered 300 S-92s with about 86 per cent operated in the offshore oil and gas industry for personnel transport. Fleet aircraft are also in service for civil search and rescue and have completed more than 91,000 search and rescue missions, as well as commercial airline transport, executive transport, and other priority missions including coastal and border patrol, emergency response, and disaster relief. The S-92 is used by 13 nations for head of state missions, and the aircraft is the baseline for the VH-92A helicopter – to be used for the new US presidential helicopter fleet.
“We’re grateful to our customers, our more than 150 suppliers worldwide, and our employees who support our award-winning S-92 program,” Silva added. “They have all contributed to this major milestone and we look forward to continued success.”