Shell Brunei orders three S-92's
Good choice. Overshadows the purchase announced the same day, that EGAC has also ordered one! Nice work there.
Brunei Shell Petroleum Purchases Three S-92s
SERIA, Brunei, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sikorsky Aircraft announced today that Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) has contracted to buy three S-92 helicopters for offshore oil service.
With this contract, BSP becomes the first oil company in Asia to select the S-92 for fleet operations. BSP and Sikorsky announced the deal in a signing ceremony here today at the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre before an audience of government officials, BSP representatives and other guests.
"We're confident that the S-92 will provide BSP excellent performance, reliability, and safety operating in the challenging offshore environment of the South China Sea," said Pete Saloomey, Sikorsky's Regional Executive for Asia.
Sikorsky and BSP have a business relationship that dates back to 1967 when the company put into service its first S-61N for offshore oil service. Since then BSP has accumulated more than 139,000 flight hours with its S-61N fleet.
"With the S-92, Brunei Shell has selected an aircraft that will build upon the S-61's legacy," Saloomey said. "On behalf of Sikorsky Aircraft, I'd like to thank BSP for selecting the S-92 for this vital mission and demonstrating continued confidence in our company and this great aircraft."
Since first deliveries began in 2004, the S-92 has quickly made its mark in the offshore oil industry. S-92s are currently providing offshore revenue service for four operators in the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and off Nova Scotia, Canada, with more than 4,500 fleet hours combined.
The S-92 helicopter was the first rotorcraft in the world certified by the FAA to FAR Part 29 Transport Rotorcraft, Amendment 47, the latest US safety regulations, as well as the equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency/Joint
Aviation Authorities (EASA/JAA) standards.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing and service. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), of Hartford, Conn., which provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
Eastern General Aviation to Purchase One Sikorsky S-92 Offshore Oil Helicopter
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastern General Aviation Corporation (EGAC) has agreed to purchase one Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to serve offshore oil support missions in the Bohai Bay area. Delivery is anticipated in late 2006.
EGAC, a subsidiary of China Eastern Air Holding Company, signed the agreement today with Sikorsky. This S-92 is configured to carry 19 passengers and two crew.
"The S-92 has quickly become the aircraft of choice in the offshore oil market worldwide and we are happy to add EGAC to the growing list of customers for this aircraft," said Stephen Estill, Sikorsky's Vice President for Worldwide Sales.
"Sikorsky helicopters are proven to be the best offshore helicopters and we are adding this S-92 to complement the two S-76C++ helicopters we just ordered a month ago," said Mr. LI Jianmin, President of EGAC.
EGAC is one of the three largest offshore helicopter operators in China and the one with the longest operating history. Based in Tianjin, China, EGAC has been supporting oil companies in northern China, especially in the Bohai Bay area, for the past 20 years.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing and service. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), of Hartford, Conn., which provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.