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Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide foremost operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft announce three new USFS Firefighting contracts for the upcoming 2021 wildfire season. The USFS cooperates with CAL FIRE, US Department of Interior agencies Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, on aerial firefighting contracts. Erickson has been working for the US Forest Service on firefighting contracts since 1995 and is a global front-runner in aerial firefighting, with current firefighting contracts in the USA, Canada, Australia, Greece, Italy, and South Korea. Details Two S-64F Air Crane® helicopters to be based in Fresno, CA, and Kitchen Creek, CA One Bell 214ST will be based at Lucky Peak, ID — This is the first Bell 214ST firefighting contract for Erickson “We are all thrilled to be supporting our longtime partner the USFS for this upcoming fire season. Our crews are getting ready for this extremely important mission,” Chris Schuldt, Senior Vice President of Operations.

Erickson Incorporated is pleased to announce that the firefighting contracts in the Hellenic Republic of Greece have been renewed for the 2021 fire season. During Erickson’s 21+ years of support to the Hellenic Fire Service, they have an impressive list of major achievements that include saving lives; supporting the 2004 Olympics; saving the Ancient Olympia Museum and the adjacent archeological sites; saving the archeological site of Ancient Messini; and the distinct honor of being recognized by the President of the Hellenic Republic. “We are honored to continue our longstanding relationship in the Hellenic Republic of Greece. We couldn’t ask for a better partner in the Hellenic Fire Service. Our crews have done heroic work over the years and I am confident they will continue to excel,” Douglas Kitani, President and CEO.

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide brand of operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced final FAA certification for the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B. Earlier this year, Erickson announced FAA approval of the S-64E model. This recent announcement finalizes the certification of the S-64F and CH-54B, solidifying FAA certification for the entire fleet of S-64 Air Crane E & F models, as well as the CH-54 Skycrane A & B models. The advanced design of the blades provides a significant performance advantage, especially at hot and high conditions. Difficult but satisfying This certification brings considerable advantages, such as: Performance gains Fuel savings Reduced vibration, meaning reduced wear and fatigue on the entire aircraft Blade interchangeability with the E/A models "It was quite difficult, but extremely satisfying to see this project through to completion. There are a lot of blood sweat and tears in those blades.” says Billy Johnson, Chief Engineer at Erickson Incorporated. manufacturing key aerospace parts Erickson is a renowned global provider of aviation services specializing in defense and national security, manufacturing, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), and Civil services. Erickson Manufacturing and MRO services include manufacturing the S-64 Air Crane helicopter as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as manufacturing key aerospace parts for aerospace OEMs. Commercial aerial services include the operation of 20 Erickson owned and operated S-64 Air Crane helicopters to perform firefighting, powerline construction, timber harvesting, HVAC, and specialized heavy-lift for oil and gas. Founded in 1971, Erickson is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and maintains operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia.