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PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

--From Legacy to Legendary

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading 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(R) 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.

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." --

Billy Johnson, Chief Engineer at Erickson Incorporated

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

We Are Erickson. Tested and Trusted(R).

SOURCE: Erickson Incorporated

CONTACT: pr@ericksoninc.com, Phone: +1 503.505.5801