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Sikorsky Launches All-New Light Tactical Helicopter for U.S. Military Evaluation
Having achieved its goal of ying the X2 Technology demonstrator helicopter at more than 250 knots (287 mph) twice the average top speed of a traditional helicopter Sikorsky Aircraft will design, build and y two more X2 Technology aircraft, and offer one of the aircraft to the U.S. Military for ight test and evaluation. Both prototypes will become the rst of an all-new light tactical helicopter category the Sikorsky S-97 and will carry the designation S-97 RaIDEr helicopter. Sikorsky President Jeff Pino made the announcement Maintenance Oct. 20 to reporters at Sikorskys Development Flight efciency by Mexico Federal Police Center, West Palm Beach, Fla. CH-53K: First airframe Having proved the X2 Technology design to ourselves, assembly we have full condence we can now mature the techSoldiers & Scouts nology as we compete for the U.S. Armys light armed share values reconnaissance helicopter, said Pino. S-61 helicopters for Self-funding the design and manufacture of two Department of State S-97 RaIDEr helicopter prototypes will help military Battle damage aviation evaluate the viability of a fast and maneuverable next generation rotorcraft for a variety of combat missions, said Pino. In March 2010, Sikorsky submitted an X2 aircraft design to the Armys Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) program in response to a request for information. The AAS program is currently conducting an analysis of alternatives for the Armys next armed reconnaissance helicopter. Sikorsky and select suppliers are expected to invest an initial $200 million in the S-97 RaIDEr program. To view the video news release Safety announcing the S-97 RaIDEr helicopter Reliability program, visit http://www.sikorsky.com/ Innovation About+Sikorsky/News/Raider. Continued on page 2

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S-97 RAIDEr Helicopter Design

Like the X2 Technology demonstrator aircraft that unofcally broke the helicopter speed record on Sept. 15, 2010, the S-97 RaIDEr helicopter prototypes will feature twin coaxial counter-rotating main rotors (in place of one main rotor and a tail rotor) and a pusher propeller. For the armed reconnaissance mission, the S-97 RaIDEr helicopter will have space aft of the cockpit for armament and auxiliary fuel. In an assault conguration, the cabin will afford space to accommodate up to six troops. In addition to ying at nearly twice the speed of a conventional helicopter, the S-97 RaIDEr prototype aircraft will incorporate other key performance parameters critical to combat operations increased maneuverability, greater endurance, and the ability to operate at high altitudes. Compared to other light military helicopters, the RaIDEr prototypes are expected to signicantly reduce turning radius and acoustic noise signature, while signicantly increasing the aircrafts payload, ight endurance and hot and high hover capability. These attributes will enable the S-97 RaIDEr aircraft to meet or exceed the potential U.S. Army requirements for its next armed reconnaissance helicopter, said Doug Shidler, Sikorskys Light Tactical Helicopter director. If selected by the Army, the S-97 RaIDEr aircraft design will enable high performance ight operations in high altitude regions that currently pose challenges to todays light military helicopters, said Shidler. The company expects to conduct its rst major program milestone a preliminary design review in 2011. First ight, projected in four years, could depend in part on the pace of development and customer need.

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Mexico Federal Police

Achieve Operational Success

Just two years after acquiring the rst of seven Sikorsky UH-60L BLACK HAWK helicopters, the Mexico Federal Police (PF) have achieved signicant maintenance efciencies and a corresponding reduction in aircraft downtime. Created in 1998 by the merger of other federal police agencies, the PF employs 34,000 ofcers and staff who take a leading role in the ght against organized crime, corruption, and drug interdiction across Mexico. Knowing operational efciency and readiness of the BLACK HAWK helicopter eet to be essential components for agency mission success, the PF contracted with Sikorsky Aerospace Services to station a eld service representative (FSR) in Mexico.

Aircraft Field Service - Available Worldwide

Maintaining a single helicopter or an entire helicopter eet can present signicant challenges to a maintenance team charged with ensuring aircraft readiness. Thats because new customers may lack the technical skills and knowledge of best practices to ensure a smooth-running maintenance operation. To address this need, Sikorsky Aerospace Services has built a worldwide network of more than 150 experienced eld service representatives (FSRs). The role of the eld service representative is to make the customer procient in maintaining the aircraft, said John Steiner, eld service operations manager at Sikorsky Aerospace Services. We provide on-the-job training in the areas of maintenance and operational techniques relevant to aircraft repair, said Steiner. And we teach proven best practices that improve aircraft readiness. An FSR also is frequently called on to: Guide and instruct in the use of associated special tools and test equipment Assist in identifying areas where additional training may be required Teach safety precautions Demonstrate best methods for installing modications and retrot kits Provide technical guidance to resolve difcult or unusual maintenance issues Exchange customer information back to Sikorsky engineers in the United States An FSR can be contracted to provide on-thejob training to the maintenance team for a specic period of time. For more information about the benets of eld services, contact Sikorsky Aerospace Services at (203) 944-0649.

500-hour phase inspection performed in 60 days

500/1000 Hour Inspections

For almost a year leading up to the 500-hour phase inspection of the agencys rst aircraft, the FSR helped the PF maintainers establish maintenance best practices while providing on-the-job training. The big test came during the summer of 2010. Using their newly acquired knowledge and organizational prociencies, the PF mechanics performed the very rst 500-hour phase inspection in just 60 days. This impressive timeline enabled the aircraft to return to service an estimated four months earlier than projected had the team performed the inspection without guidance. Besides achieving the 500-hour phase inspection in record time, the PF simultaneously performed the 1,000-hour, 36-month inspection in advance of the requirement. The action will prevent having to ground the aircraft a second time in early 2011. Dismantling a helicopter and putting it back together again during a phase inspection often can take an inexperienced maintenance team six to eight months or longer, a time when the aircraft is out of service, said Joe Coleman, director, Sikorsky Aerospace Services Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. We commend the Mexico Federal Police for its foresight and wisdom to invest in customized aftermarket care for their aircraft. Careful planning and excellent execution by the mechanics under the guidance of the eld service rep, and pre-ordering of spare parts, enabled the 500 -hour inspection in less than two months.

Priceless and irreplaceable

The result did not surprise Captain Eduardo Laris McGregor, PF Chief Commissioner. As Coordinator of Air Operations, he has seen rsthand how an FSR can add utility and value. The unique support we received daily from the eld service representative and Sikorsky Aerospace Services is priceless and irreplaceable, said Captain McGregor. Unquestionably, we accomplished our goals in readiness and logistics quicker and more efciently than we would have been able to on our own.

The Blue Hawk helicopters of the Mexico Federal Police owe their name to their distinctive navy blue paint scheme.

The Mexico Federal Police have developed a rst-rate maintenance crew for its growing eet of BLACK HAWK helicopters.
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Special Operations Leader Shares Values with Scouts

Submitted by Mike Mudd, Sikorsky Aircraft Business Development

Scouts and soldiers share common values.

That was the keynote message Col. Clay Hutmacher, former commander of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), brought to more than 500 Boy and Girl Scouts and their leaders during the 10th annual Camp Sikorsky, Sept. 24-26, 2010. Col. Clay Hutmacher stressed the signicance that the Army Values concept (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage) plays in his professional and personal life and the parallel between those ideals and the Scouting values. He spoke at length about his experiences as a soldier, pilot and leader, including 2,500 ight hours in Sikorsky UH-60 BLACK HAWK aircraft. He also encouraged the Scouts to focus on their education, excel in their endeavors, and continue to stay involved in their scouting activities. Col. Hutmacher is currently a student at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pa. At the conclusion of his speech the scouts gave Col. Hutmacher a standing ovation. Camp Sikorsky is an annual community outreach event conducted by Sikorsky volunteers. The 78 Boy and Girl Scout Troops who attended this years Camp Sikorsky at the Stratford, Conn., campus travelled from New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. The youth were treated to a tour of the aircraft manufacturing facility, discussions regarding ethics and emergency preparedness, and merit badge classes conducted by experts in the elds of engineering, aviation, electricity, power, computers, crime prevention, re safety, and other disciplines.

Col. Clayton Hutmacher greets Capt. Mike Cerneck, Commander, Sikorsky DCMA.

Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Submitted by Mike Mudd, Sikorsky Aircraft Business Development

Mike Mudd, center, representing Sikorsky Aircraft, accepts a certicate from Special Operations Warrior Foundation President Col. (Ret) John Carney and Maj. Gen. (Ret) John McCombs thanking Sikorsky Aircraft for its support. Since its founding in 1982, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation has provided for the higher education of hundreds of surviving children of deceased special operations personnel.

Derco Signs Agreement with ATK to Distribute Missile Warning and Surveillance Systems
Derco Aerospace, Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, has signed an agreement with Alliant Techsystems to distribute the AN/AAR-47 Missile and Laser Warning System, and Roll-on/Roll-off Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (RORO ISR) systems for C-130 aircraft. With distribution in 15 countries, this new agreement further solidies Dercos position as a total aftermarket support provider for aircraft operators worldwide. The AAR-47and RORO ISR systems are designed to be compatible with C-130 aircraft operating in hostile environments. These systems will help ensure the safe execution of strategic and humanitarian missions. We are excited to become ATKs distributor for the AAR-47 and RORO ISR systems, said Paul Fuhrmann, Dercos Director of OEM and Repair Solutions. This agreement further expands our portfolio of mission-specic, high-technology modications and upgrades supporting xed-wing aircraft.

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TRADESHOW NEWS
AUSA 2010 Heli-Show Dubai 2010

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen receives a brieng on the S-97 Raider Light Tactical Helicopter at the Sikorsky booth during the AUSA 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition, Oct. 25-27, Washington D.C.

Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, views the UAE SOC BLACK HAWK helicopter on display at the Heli-Show Dubai 2010, 2-4 November. He is accompanied by Joe Gigantelli, Sikorsky vice president for Europe, Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

Team Romeo Launches www.MH-60.com

Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin have launched a joint website

www.mh-60.com to inform international navies interested in acquiring the U.S.

Navys MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopter. The multi-mission aircraft is sold via the U.S. Governments Foreign Military Sales program. Website content focuses initially on the MH-60R helicopter, the U.S. Navys newest and most advanced anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) aircraft. The team will post content about the MH-60S helicopter in 2011. Sikorsky designs and manufactures the MH-60R (Romeo) and MH-60S (Sierra) aircraft. MH-60R systems integrator Lockheed Martin also provides the digital cockpit for both airframes. Together, the two companies lead a global marketing endeavor. Other team members include General Electric (engines), Raytheon (FLIR and acoustic sensor) and CAE (pilot training simulators).

Submitted by Greg Hoffman, Government Business Development

NHA Holds its Annual Fly-In

The Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) held its annual Fleet Fly-In at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Fla., October 19-22, 2010. The event exposes future Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard rotary wing aviators to the aircraft they will eventually y upon earning their wings. Fleet helicopter units y representative aircraft to Whiting Field to provide the students with briengs on their respective communities and missions. Helicopter models included UH-1 (USMC), AH-1 (USMC), H-65 (USCG), MH-60R, MH-60S, CH-53, and CH-46. Short orientation ights enable students to make a more informed choice when the time comes to request which platform they would prefer to y in the future. The event also includes various industry displays where the students have an opportunity to interact with representatives from the major rotary wing airframe/avionics manufacturers. The week concludes with a senior ofcer panel for students and staff to ask questions of the helicopter community leadership.

(Left to Right): CAPT Doug Tenhoopen (Deputy Commodore HSMWINGLANT), Commodore Carl Bush (Commander HSMWINGLANT), Greg Hoffman, CAPT Clay Conley
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GKN Aerospace Delivers First Major CH-53K Helicopter Airframe Assembly

Submitted by CH-53K Program Management Team
GKN Aerospace has completed the rst major airframe assembly for the CH-53K Helicopter program the aft transition section that connects the cabin to the tail pylon. CH-53K program managers celebrated the sections completion during an August 31, 2010 ceremony at the St. Louis, Mo-based aerospace manufacturer, noting the assembly was delivered on schedule and conforms to high quality specications. GKN completed the aft transition section as part of a $3 billion System Development and Demonstration contract awarded to Sikorsky in April 2006 to develop a next-generation heavy lift helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps. The aft transition section and three other assemblies will be matched with parts from other suppliers for delivery to Sikorskys Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., where nal assembly operations are to begin in early 2011. Sikorsky and its major partners will deliver seven prototype aircraft to the CH-53K Helicopter program, along with spares and test components. The Marine Corps is expected to eventually procure 200 aircraft.
CH-53K Helicopter ground test vehicle delivery celebration at GKN Aerospace marked the on-time completion of the helicopters aft transition section. (Pictured left to right): Mike Ambrose, Sikorsky Vice President of Airframe Design; Paul Guitierrez, Vice President GKN, St. Louis; Mike Torok, Sikorsky Vice President and Chief Engineer, USMC Programs; Steve Kiosse, CH-53K Subcontractor Manager, Sikorsky; General Spyder Nyland, General USMC retired, GKN SSA Board of Directors; Maj J. Davis, HQMC Heavy Helicopter Requirements Coordinator; Capt. Rick Muldoon, PMA 261, Program Manager, Heavy Lift; Steve Williams, GKN Program Director; Greg Knapp, NAVAIR PMA-261, Production IPT Co-lead; John Johnson, Sikorsky CH-53K Program Manager; Mike Wallner, NAVAIR CH-53K Program Manager Co-lead; and Joe Santiso, Sikorsky CH-53K Airframe Program Manager

Maj. J. Davis, HQMC Heavy Helicopter Requirements Coordinator, during a light-hearted moment at the celebration to accept the rst major airframe assembly from Sikorsky subcontractor GKN Aerospace

Sikorsky Aircraft Begins Test Operations at Systems Integration Lab for CH-53K Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft opened a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) in October 2010, to ence, which closely resembles the actual aircraft, will allow a pilot to y simulated test key systems on the CH-53K helicopter, the U.S. Marine Corps new heavy lift missions that evaluate qualitative performance, such as pilot workload and warning aircraft program. Five laboratories comprising the 10,000-square-foot SIL will test annunciations. avionics, electrical power, electronic ight controls, hydraulic ight controls, and Mike Torok, Sikorsky vice president and chief engineer for USMC programs, said: engine control subsystems. This new lab is the product of lessons learned from other major Sikorsky integrated The SIL is housed within the companys main manufacturing facility at Stratford, lab programs. It enables new levels of integration testing across multiple aircraft Conn. The SIL provides a simulated ight environment where we can test these key systems to ensure functionality is proven before we ever get to the aircraft and that subsystems individually, and then integrated together, before progressing to a fully will yield a successful ight test program in the future. integrated aircraft-representative test conguration, said John Johnson, program manager for the CH-53K helicopter program. Testing of key subsystems will reduce the number of required ight test hours, resulting in signicant time and cost savings to the customer. The integrated experiwww.sikorsky.com

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Sikorsky Aerospace Services SAS Awards Scholarship Announces Signing of Basic for Aviation Maintenance Ordering Agreement with Royal Jordanian Air Force
Sikorsky Aerospace Services recently announced the signing of a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). At an estimated value of $8 million, this one-year agreement will support the RJAF eet of 13 S-70A BLACK HAWK helicopters. This contract allows the Royal Jordanian Air Force the exibility to streamline procurement of parts and services for optimum eet maintenance. SAS remains fully committed to deliver best-in-class aftermarket support to our worldwide customers, said David Adler, president of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Tex. The scholarship provides nancial assistance to local students attending the community college, which supplies local talent in production and logistics management and aviation maintenance to the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The funds have a huge impact for those who are struggling during the economic crisis, said Betsy OLavin, Del Mar Colleges business department co-chair. Our students take immense pride in the opportunity to serve their community and country. The scholarship marks the 5th year Sikorsky Aerospace Services has supported the community college.

F Company Activates
Submitted by Mike Mudd, Sikorsky Aircraft Business Development
Lt. Col. Tom Mcleary, Battalion Commander for 5-159th Aviation poses with his soldiers and Sikorsky Aircrafts Mike Mudd at the activation ceremony for F Company, 5-159th, Aviation Support Facility, Clearwater, Fla. F Company operates six HH-60 L BLACK HAWK helicopters for battleeld MEDEVAC missions. The company expects to deploy to Afghanistan in mid-2011.

1108th AVCRAD Family Day for Soldiers & Their Families

The 1108th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) of Gulfport, Miss., held their annual Family Day Picnic at the Kessler AFB on September 12. Greg Waters, Sikorsky Aerospace Services eld service representative supporting the BLACK HAWK platform for the Mississippi National Guard, presented a donation of $500 on behalf of Sikorsky Aerospace Services. SAS contribution, along with various other corporate sponsorships, helped cover the cost of food and beverages for more than 300 soldiers, their families and contractors who attended the successful event.

U.S. Department of State Orders Two More Upgraded S-61 Helicopters

Sikorsky Aerospace Services recently announced an order for two upgraded S-61 utility helicopters for use by the U.S. State Department. The order brings the total number purchased in 2010 to 17 aircraft. The aircraft are part of a ve-year indenite delivery, indenite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. State Department for up to 110 upgraded S-61 aircraft in support of passenger and cargo transport operations worldwide. The IDIQ contracting vehicle enables any U.S. Government agency to purchase upgraded S-61 aircraft at an affordable price, with the additional assurance of economical operation and intrinsic resale value. The S-61 has been a successful multi-mission helicopter with U.S. and foreign allied militaries for more than 50 years. The upgraded helicopter includes a full array of system upgrades for enhanced mission performance, including composite main rotor blades for improved functionality in hot/high conditions, and systems to reduce pilot fatigue and improve maintenance requirements.
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Battle DamaGe Colombian BLack Hawk

Helicopter Flies with Damaged Stabilator
Submitted by Freddy Hernandez, Sikorsky Regional Sales Manager, Latin America
A Colombian Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter that sustained signicant battle damage to its right horizontal stabilator, rear pylon and tail rotor blades, was able to take off and y to safety with its crew. The enemy re incident occurred during the spring of 2010 when the Army supply helicopter landed in a jungle area where there was a known presence of armed guerillas. Colombian soldiers were unloading provisions when an explosion caused the aircraft to shake violently. To avoid further enemy re, the pilot took off immediately. Once airborne, a Colombian Air Force Black Hawk helicopter escorting the Army aircraft informed the Army pilot his aircraft had lost a section of its right horizontal stabilator. During the 15-minute ight with the damaged stabilator, the aircraft experienced small pitching movements. The Army pilot continued ying away from the hostile area to look for a safe landing location. Once landed, the crew conrmed the loss of 40 percent of the right side stabilator surface, and major damage to the tail pylon. Flying debris from the explosion also caused structural damage to both the tail and main rotor blades while they were turning, and to the cover of the tail rotor servo. A maintenance crew was deployed to the landing zone to perform temporary repairs. The aircraft then ew for 2.5 hours back to the Tolemaida Air base where it was fully repaired and returned to operational status in two weeks.

CORRECTION
The caption to the Parting Shot image in our Q3 2010 issue mistakenly identied the aircraft and service. The image actually shows a MH-53E helicopter with the Mighty BLacK haWKs of Navy Squadron HM-15.

This document contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in government procurement priorities and practices or in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporations Securities and Exchange Commission lings.
A Colombian Army Black Hawk helicopter experienced small pitching movements during a 15-minute ight with a battle damaged right horizontal stabilator. The aircraft took off and landed safely in its damaged condition.

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Level Flight
Racing against a Bell 407 helicopter, October 20, 2010, at Sikorskys Development Flight Center, West Palm Beach, Fla., the X2 Technology demonstrator accelerates to high speed while maintaining a level body attitude. The X2 Technology design uses twin co-axial counter-rotating main rotors to maintain forward ight, and a pusher propeller for acceleration/deceleration.
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