Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) has announced that Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) will offer complete maintenance management, inspections and spare parts procurement services for customers of the new Sikorsky S-76D helicopter.
With the new development, AAG becomes the first domestic customer support centre for S-76D helicopters.
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AAG president Scott Ashton said: "As the largest operator of VIP S-76 helicopters, with over 40,000 safe flying hours in the aircraft, AAG uniquely understands both the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support needs of our clients."
Sikorsky S-76D helicopter is the latest addition to the family of S-76 helicopters.
According to SAS, S-76D is the quietest helicopter in its class and is equipped with the latest safety, reliability and efficiency technologies.
More than 800 S-76 helicopters have been delivered to the global fleet since 1979.
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By GlobalDataSAS Helicopter Support president John Johnson said: "We are very pleased that the company has recently been approved as the first service centre qualified to support fly-in hangar service for S-76D operators.
"Our future plans include strategic worldwide customer support centres, ensuring that customers operating S-76D aircraft have full support service when needed."
AAG owns and operates its own FAA Part 145 maintenance facility and is a Sikorsky-certified repair centre.
SAS provides comprehensive support to rotary and fixed wing operators around the world, and offers its military and commercial customers a full portfolio of support services.
SAS and AAG are part of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, a subsidiary of United Technologies.
Image: S-76D is equipped with the latest safety, reliability and efficiency technologies. Photo: courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
