Sikorsky Press Release
PHI Signs for Two S-92s and Four S-76s
ANAHEIM, Calif.
-- Sikorsky announce that PHI will purchase six new Sikorsky helicopters to add to the company’s expanding fleet.
PHI signed for two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters™ which upon delivery will give the company six S-92s for use in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil market. In addition to the two S-92s, PHI will also add four S-76C+™ helicopters to its current fleet of 15 S-76s as part of the company’s fleet upgrade initiative. Sikorsky will begin delivery of the aircraft in mid-2005.
“Sikorsky is very proud PHI has chosen the S-92 and S-76C+ for their heavy and medium transport products,” said Jeff Pino, Sikorsky’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Programs.
PHI Chairman and CEO, Al A. Gonsoulin said "the addition of these new helicopters will enhance the level of service we provide our customers, who demand a safe, reliable, and efficient product.”
The S-92 is the first helicopter in the world certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency/ Joint Aviation Authorities (EASA/JAA) to the latest and most rigorous safety standards.