Erickson Incorporated & Sikorsky Sign Development Agreement to Tackle the Future of Firefighting

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PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- New Night Firefighting Solutions – Never Before Used

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and

manufacturer of utility aircraft, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and

premier manufacturer and developer of rotorcraft and autonomy solutions, has

signed a development agreement aimed at tackling the future of firefighting in

the 21st century. Erickson will work to develop the next generation of

nighttime firefighting solutions, integrating Sikorsky's MATRIX(TM) Autonomy

Technology into a digitally enabled fire management system never-before used in

night firefighting.

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With next generation flight controls and navigation systems powered by

MATRIX(TM), Erickson will enhance cockpit awareness and flight crew safety

during day and night operations.

Erickson's goal is to enhance our customers' existing firefighting strategy,

using technology to improve safety and protect lives, homes, and property.

Currently nighttime firefighting is complex and dangerous, making for a massive

challenge in the market that needs to be solved in the safest way possible.

Both legacy manufacturers are committed to developing a safe alternative to

night vision goggles, providing new and innovative ways to enhance the safety

for pilots not yet used in the commercial market.

This endeavor will be cost effective, executed in the safest manner in order to

tackle the world's largest fires – at night.

"We are pleased to be working on this important initiative with Sikorsky who we

have a longtime history with. Since adopting care of the S-64 global fleet in

1994, Erickson has continuously modernized the platform to support critical

missions," said Doug Kitani, CEO Erickson.

Erickson has been the Original equipment manufacturer of the S-64 since 1994.

MATRIX(TM) Technology is one piece of Erickson's new suite of firefighting

technologies and modifications to the S-64 Air Crane(R) platform. To find out

more about Erickson's Next Generation S-64 E & F+, learn more here (

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About Erickson

Erickson is a leading 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(R) 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(R) 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.

For more information on our products and services, visit ericksoninc.com.

SOURCE  Erickson Incorporated

CONTACT: pr@ericksoninc.com, Phone: 503.505.5801