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Two US Army engines delivered for Black Hawk integration

Air July 9, 2024

Representatives from the US Army, GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin gathered to mark the next step in ITE integration at the end of June in West Palm Beach, Florida. Two of the US Army’s T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) arrived at Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, signaling a new phase of ...

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing adds to Team DEFIANT

Air April 5, 2022

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing have announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X, the advanced helicopter for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition. Joining the team are: ATI, Cudahy, Wisconsin: gearbox forgings Collins Aerospace, Windsor Locks, Connecticut: Perigon ...

First Connecticut-built Sikorsky CH-53K handed to US Marine Corps

Air September 29, 2021

Sikorsky has celebrated the first Connecticut-built CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter that will be delivered to the US Marine Corps. This helicopter, which moves more troops and cargo more rapidly  from ship to shore, was the first all digitally designed helicopter. The CH-53K’s digital thread runs from design through production, maintenance, and sustainment, increasing mission availability ...

S-92 helicopter completes first flight using biofuel

Air September 28, 2021

Sikorsky has approved the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), often referred to as biofuel, for the S-92 helicopter as an alternative to petroleum-based fuels and the aircraft completed its first flight. This approval occurs as companies across the aviation industry are taking steps to meet environmental challenges, including transitioning to ...