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® November 2005 TM

Connecting Sikorsky’s Commercial Network

Dear Customer,
On behalf of the 9,000 men and women at Sikorsky
Aircraft I am pleased to bring you another update
on our progress toward serving the commercial
helicopter marketplace with the industry’s most
advanced products and services. The past few
weeks have been particularly exciting for our
organization as a whole, and for our product lines in particular.
First, Sikorsky announced an agreement to acquire Keystone
Ranger Holdings and its subsidiaries Keystone Helicopter and
CTI. The acquisition will allow us to achieve a number of goals,
particularly to broaden our ability to serve the growing and
demanding aircraft customization marketplace.
Our plan to enhance the capabilities of our existing products
stays on track as well. The S-92 achieved significant milestones
in the past month by earning the latest and most stringent
certification requirements for flight into known icing conditions
from both the FAA and Transport Canada. With this certification,
aircraft equipped with Rotor Ice Protection System (RIPS) are
now all-weather capable in North America and Canada.
Our goals, plans, and progress are driven by your input. Over
the past few weeks we continued to deliver on our commitment
to listen to and respond to your needs and concerns. In Europe
we continued our series of customer advisory councils for the
S-76D program, and held operators conferences for both the S-76
and S-92 programs. To those who have been able to participate:
thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. As we
plan more such events in the future, we look forward to your
continued enthusiastic participation.
With that said, please do not feel that you need to wait for a
scheduled event to give us feedback. We always welcome your
input – be it formal, informal or in between.
Sincerely,
Jeff Pino
Senior Vice President
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LEADING THE WAY
sikorsky acquires keystone
On November 1 Sikorsky announced an agreement to acquire Keystone
Ranger Holdings, Inc., a privately owned U.S. company. Keystone
specializes in full-service engineering, completion and technical support
for commercial helicopters, and air medical flight operations. The
finalization of the transaction is expected by the end of the year, subject to
the approval of the U.S. government and other regulatory authorities.
“Keystone is a great strategic fit for Sikorsky, providing us with proven
leadership, a highly skilled workforce, and dedicated operations for the
completion, customization, and support to meet the increase in demand for
Sikorsky helicopters,” said Sikorsky President Steve Finger.“This acquisition
allows Sikorsky to meet growing demand for its products and services
while adding flexible internal capabilities to meet increasing industry
requirements for highly-customized commercial aircraft for a broad
portfolio of customers. Our mutual strengths, combined competencies,
and Keystone’s excellent relationship with Sikorsky, as well as with
Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, MD Helicopter, Rolls Royce, Pratt and Whitney
and Turbomeca provides a spectrum of aircraft and aftermarket services
that will create new opportunities for the customers and employees of
both organizations and creates value for our shareholders.”
As part of the transaction, Sikorsky will also acquire the Keystone
subsidiary, CTI, a company headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with
substantial rotor blade and composite structures overhaul capabilities
with branch locations in Canada, Brazil, the UK, and Singapore.
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 LEADING THE WAY
Sikorsky Acquires Keystone – continued from page one
Keystone will continue to operate under the Keystone brand name
as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sikorsky. The company employs
approximately 650 workers with primary operations in West Chester and
Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Grand Prairie, Texas. The company’s Flight
Services Division operates a fleet of air medical transport helicopters at
hospital base sites throughout the eastern United States.
“In becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Sikorsky, Keystone will benefit
from the considerable momentum and resources of that company as well
as its parent corporation, United Technologies,” said David Ford, president
of Keystone Helicopter. “This partnership will strengthen the competitive
offerings of both organizations allowing Sikorsky to concentrate on
increased demand for aircraft production while securing an even larger
flow of completion services and aftermarket support opportunities for Above - Peter Wright, founder of Keystone and Jeff Pino,
Keystone. It also allows Sikorsky to more broadly participate in the rapidly Sikorsky Aircraft Senior Vice President, are flanked by
expanding demand for world class aftermarket, engineering and support Dave Ford, President of Keystone Helicopter, and
services, as our industry continues to grow and mature.” Steve Townes, Chairman of Keystone Ranger Holdings.

program update
S-92 achieves FAA, Transport Canada Icing
Certification
In another major milestone for the S-92, both the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada have certified Sikorsky
Aircraft’s S-92 helicopter, equipped with a new Rotor Ice Protection
System (RIPS), for flight in known icing conditions. The S-92 is
now certified to the newest and most stringent all-weather safety
standards for both the United States and Canada.
Any S-92 with RIPS will now be allowed to launch in icy weather that
might otherwise delay or cancel flight operations. The RIPS determines
the temperature and moisture content of the surrounding environment and
applies heat to the main and tail rotor blades to remove any ice buildup.
The agencies granted the certifications upon completion of final flight
tests in Alaska in October. Those tests also included evaluations by Most of the S-92 helicopters delivered to date
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Sikorsky is seeking S-92 or ordered include RIPS. Beginning this month,
RIPS certification from EASA as well. Sikorsky teams will visit customers to update the previously
delivered RIPS equipment and activate the system
for operation now that it has received certification.

“Icing conditions in Canada are among the most severe in the

The S-92 during its successful icing trials.
The aircraft achieved full FAA and Transport
Canada icing certification in October.
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world. This makes the Transport Canada endorsement particularly
meaningful,” said Mick Maurer, Sikorsky vice president of commercial
programs. “Cougar Helicopters Limited, one of the earliest S-92
customers, was a key participant in the certification effort. Cougar’s
operations in St. John’s, Newfoundland, are influenced much of the
year by severe icing. Cougar has special expertise in these types of
operations, so much so that their knowledge and experience was
sought by the FAA in advance of the S-92 flight tests.”
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1,000 Flight Hours for Second Norsk Aircraft
Norsk Helikopter has achieved another industry milestone by
becoming the first S-92 operator in the world to reach 1,000 fleet
hours on both its S-92 helicopters.
Norsk’s two S-92 helicopters began revenue service in February and
March, 2005.
“The overall performance of the S-92 has been in accordance to the
high expectations we and our customers had for this new generation
aircraft. We are pleased to have reached 1,000 hours on our first
two S-92s and we expect that the average annual utilization of our
S-92’s will be more than 2,000 hours per helicopter the first year of
operation,” said Geir Tynning, Norsk’s Commercial Director.
“Norsk’s achievement of 1,000 flight hours with its aircraft
demonstrates the confidence that Norsk places in the S-92. Its
robust design, new technology and demonstrated reliability have
made the S-92 more than ready to meet the demanding needs of our
Norwegian offshore oil customers,” said Jeff Pino, Sikorsky’s senior
vice president.
Schweizer Aircraft Marks Delivery of
1,000 th Helicopter
Schweizer Aircraft, a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft celebrated a
significant milestone in October by delivering the 1,000th Schweizer
helicopter in company history, a 300CBiTM, to Gerry and Bonny Friesen
of BC Helicopters. The 300CBi is part of the venerable 269 Series,
which Schweizer purchased from Hughes Helicopters in 1983.
Executives and employees from Schweizer and Sikorsky along with
representatives from BC Helicopters attended the ceremony.
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Norsk’s two S-92 helicopters are used by Statoil for crew change
missions from Bergen, Norway, throughout the North Sea area. They
replaced two AS332 Super Pumas.
In addition to these milestone fleet hour achievements, Norsk was
the first offshore oil S-92 operator in Europe, making its maiden
revenue flight at 7:30 a.m. on February 21.
“The transition of the 269 Series program from Hughes Helicopters
to Schweizer Aircraft has been a true success story. The purchase
of the 269 Series enabled Schweizer to diversify its product base,
increase its manufacturing and engineering sophistication, and
expand its business. With the support of our employees, the 269
Series helicopter program has been revitalized and expanded,
making this important achievement today a possibility and enabling
Schweizer to become a leader in both light helicopters and
unmanned vehicles,” said Schweizer president Paul Schweizer.
BC Helicopters is based in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The
1,000th Schweizer helicopter is the company’s 11th new 300CBi
since 2001. “I would like to thank all the
engineers, assemblers and production staff at
Schweizer for building a truly amazing machine.
After 27 years of flying many types of helicopters,
I chose the 300CBi because I believe it is the
best helicopter on the market for training,” said
Gerry Friesen of BC Helicopters.
Schweizer manufactures the Model 300CBi,
300C and 333 helicopters, the Fire Scout VTUAV,
SA 2-37B and RU-38B surveillance airplanes,
and a wide range of major airframe components
under subcontract to the U.S. aerospace
industry. Schweizer sells and supports its
aircraft through a worldwide network of sales
and service centers.
Gerry and Bonny Friesen of BC
Helicopters next to the 1,000th Schweizer
Helicopter, a 300CBi.
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Sikorsky Fleet Grows with J. C. Bamford S-76C++ Purchase

J. C. Bamford Excavators Ltd. (JCB), a global leader in construction
equipment, added to its fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters with
the recent contract signing for an S-76C++. Delivery will occur in
September 2006. This transaction marks the first planned delivery of an
S-76C++ into the European market.
“Clearly we are very happy to continue our strong association with
Sikorsky” said Captain Steve Hogarth chief of operations – aviation.
“JCB is arguably one of the busiest European corporate helicopter
operations. We will put this aircraft into service to transport our VIP
clients throughout Europe. This acquisition will allow us to continue to
support one of our core values: To provide superior customer care.”
“We are particularly looking forward to receiving this aircraft, which
will be equipped with the Quiet Main GearboxTM and Enhanced
Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS). We will upgrade our
current S-76C+ in the near future to these improved items as well,”
continued Captain Hogarth.
The S-76 fleet has accumulated more than 4 million flight hours,
an achievement made possible by the over 220 operators currently
flying close to 600 aircraft in 60 countries around the world.

recent events

S-76 Operators Meet in England A reception was held after the conference. Most attendees then
traveled to Helitech 2005, held in nearby Duxford October 27 - 29.
As part of an ongoing effort to incorporate customer feedback into
Sikorsky will hold its next S-76 operators conference next fall in
product development and improvement plans, Sikorsky held its 2005
Norwalk, Connecticut. Watch Sikorsky Commercial Links for details.
European region S-76 Operators Conference on September 26th
in Ware, England. Representatives of approximately 40 operators Ware, England was the location of the September S-76
plus Sikorsky personnel and suppliers attended. The conference Operators Conference prior to Helitech 2005.
was co-sponsored by Honeywell and Harrod’s Aviation. FlightSafety
International, Penny and Giles, Premiair, Pratt & Whitney Canada and
Turbomeca sponsored lunch and breaks.
The Sikorsky team, which included S-76 program manager
Eric Hansen gave presentations on program status and safety,
engineering and field service, and a short presentation on the
S-92. Sponsors also gave presentations on their programs and
products. Consistent with previous conferences, customers then
got together for a caucus and presentation of their top-ten issues
to the Program team.

Make This Your Newsletter

We are eager to hear your comments and concerns. If you have
any suggestions for topics that you want us to discuss or would like
to share your field’s best practices with our commercial network,
please contact Terry Morrissey at tmorrissey@sikorsky.com.

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 recent events
Inaugural S-92 Operators Conference held S-76D Customer Advisory Councils Continue
in Norway
Bergen, Norway was the site of the very first S-92 Operators Conference.
Held October 3 and 4, the conference followed the same format as the
highly successful, long-running series of S-76 operators conferences,
with presentations and discussions on program status, engineering
and field service topics. The conference was co-sponsored by General
Electric and Rockwell Collins. FlightSafety International, Penny and
Giles, Honeywell, ELEB and Goodrich sponsored lunch and breaks.
In the afternoon customers gathered for a caucus and presentation.
The conference continued following day with site visits to the Bergen
facilities of Norsk Helikopter and CHC, where attendees were given a
close-up view of the S-92. With the growth of the S-92 fleet we will
be planning additional conferences. Watch future editions of Sikorsky Ken Buckman of the S-76D Program leads a discussion at the
Commercial Links for details. Stanstead Customer Advisory Council.
Sikorsky has established Customer Advisory councils for maintenance
and reliability forums to provide a venue to gain customer input and
feedback on the S-76D design and support. The purpose of these
meetings is to listen to our customers and their concerns regarding
the maintenance of the S-76, and to incorporate these into the design
of the S-76D.
In the spring, two sessions were held for oil and multi-mission
operators in New York and Florida. These sessions were geared to
pilots and flight operations managers.
In September, five sessions were held with maintenance personnel in
New York, New Jersey, and Stanstead, UK. A number of future sessions
Participants of the S-92 Operators Conference get a close-up are being planned for additional locations, including the Gulf of Mexico
look at the S-92 at the Norsk facilities in Bergen. region. Please contact Jose Diaz at jdiaz@sikorsky.com for details.

RECENT EVENTS
AAG Recognized for Excellence in Business
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft
Company, and metropolitan New York’s only fully integrated services
helicopter company has received the region’s most coveted business
achievement award. The company was recognized by the Dutchess
County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) with its Business
Excellence Grand Award.
“AAG is a unique and successful company that has created more
than 60 new jobs in Dutchess County, invested more than $25 million
in capital and is responsible for an estimated $13-$14 million in
annual revenues for the county,” extolled the nominating citation for
AAG’s award. “In addition, the company has provided outstanding
service to local law enforcement agencies and recently participated
in relief efforts in Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.”
AAG operates charter flights in and around metro New York and the Maintenance Center at its 33,000-square-foot Dutchess County Airport
Northeast, provides fractional helicopter ownership and operates an hangar and operations center. The company also operates a second,
FAA Certified Repair Station and New York’s only authorized Sikorsky 15,000-square-foot maintenance hangar adjacent to its flight-ops center.

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