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

Erickson Inc. and Bell Textron Inc. have announced the signed agreements to

initiate the transfer of type certificates for the model 214 ST and B/B1

helicopters to Erickson Incorporated. The transfer will be processed through

the FAA and is expected to be completed near the end of the year.

The agreements replace the previous license and product support agreement

signed between the companies in 2015. As one of the largest operators of

214STs, Erickson is poised to take the next step in supporting the performance

improvements and operational sustainability of the 214 platform as it did for

the S-64 platforms it acquired in 1992. Erickson will work with Bell to

transfer the key functions and processes remaining to enable full support of

the type certificates.

"The 214 is a great utility rotary-wing platform. We look forward to applying

our innovative spirit and operational experience to chart a future for the

aircraft like we have done with the S-64 Air Crane(R) helicopter over the past

30 years. The 214 models are a are welcomed addition to the Erickson portfolio

of supported aircraft." – Doug Kitani, CEO

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 Aircrane(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 Aircrane(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.

ABOUT BELL TEXTRON INC.

Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 80 years, we've been

reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us.

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a

commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA's first lunar mission and brought

advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we're defining the future of

on-demand mobility.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron

Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one

quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their

missions is a passion of ours.

Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our

customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, VISIT: ERICKSONINC.COM

CONTACT: pr@ericksoninc.com

                  Phone: +1-503-505-5801

Source:  Erickson Incorporated