Schweizer history |
Established 1939 by the three Schweizer brothers, the Schweizer Aircraft Corp started building helicopters in 1983 with the acquisition of the Hughes 269 license from Hughes (about to became part of McDonnell Douglas).
In 2004 Schweizer was acquired by Sikorsky and became diversified aerospace company until 2012 when helicopter production ended and rest of operations were merged into the group.
In January 2018, Schweizer RSG (part of Rotorcraft Services Group) acquired the light helicopter line from Sikorsky. At the time, around 2,900 aircraft were in service worldwide.
Schweizer RSG is located at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas where the S300C, S300CBi, and S333 will be manufactured.
In 2021, Schweizer RSG delivered the first S-300C from the new production line to a a customer in Senegal and the first S-300CBi to distributor Oceania Aviation
In November 2023, Schweizer plant in Fort Worth, TX earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate.
In 2004 Schweizer was acquired by Sikorsky and became diversified aerospace company until 2012 when helicopter production ended and rest of operations were merged into the group.
In January 2018, Schweizer RSG (part of Rotorcraft Services Group) acquired the light helicopter line from Sikorsky. At the time, around 2,900 aircraft were in service worldwide.
Schweizer RSG is located at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas where the S300C, S300CBi, and S333 will be manufactured.
In 2021, Schweizer RSG delivered the first S-300C from the new production line to a a customer in Senegal and the first S-300CBi to distributor Oceania Aviation
In November 2023, Schweizer plant in Fort Worth, TX earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate.
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Schweizer news |
Florida Academy Receives First of 25 S-300CBi Helicopters
19-Feb-25 - The U.S. Aviation Training Solutions (USATS) in Florida (ex Bristow Academy) takes delivery of the first of 25 Schweizer S300CBi helicopters as a part of the company’s fleet modernization plan #Schweizer
Elicuneo Named Schweizer Sales and Service Center in Italy
16-Sep-24 - Schweizer announced Elicuneo as a new Authorized Sales and Service Center in Italy Schweizer
Helix Av New Schweizer Service Center in Ireland and the UK
22-Aug-24 - Schweizer adds Helix Av at Manston Airport, UK, as a new Sales and Service Center serving the United Kingdom and Ireland for its S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopter models #Schweizer
HeliPoint Named Schweizer Representative in Australia
30-Jul-24 - Schweizer welcomes HeliPoint Australia as an Authorized Sales and Service Center and announces two helicopter sales in country for sister company Finniss River Helicopters #Australia
Gallagher Offering Insurance for Schweizer Helicopters
22-Feb-24 - Schweizer and Gallagher Specialty partner to offer competitive insurance for Schweizer helicopter owners and Operators #insurance
Schweizer Earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate
30-Nov-23 - Schweizer has obtained U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station certification, enabling them to repair and overhaul their aircraft and components at their Fort Worth factory, utilizing an FAA-approved quality system #Part145| 16-Nov-23 | Certification for First Refreshed Schweizer S300CBi #Schweizer |
| 26-Jul-23 | Texas’ Angelo State University Aviation Program New S300C #SanAngelo |
| 10-Jul-23 | New Schweizer Centers in Europe and Africa #Schweizer |
| 28-Jun-23 | Crash Resistant Fuel System for Schweizer S300C/CBi #Schweizer |
| 18-May-23 | Schweizer Signs Representatives in Ecuador and Peru #Schweizer |
| 07-Mar-23 | FAA Production Certificate for S300C and S300CBi #Schweizer |
| 01-Mar-23 | Schweizer S-300 at Fort Worth Helicopter Institute #FlightSchool |
| 02-Sep-22 | Schweizer Secures Funding for its Helicopter Line #Schweizer |
| 18-Jul-22 | Schweizer 300C for El Salvador and Senegal #Schweizer |
| 30-Aug-21 | First Schweizer RSG Helicopter Goes to Senegal #Schweizer |
| 26-Aug-21 | First S-300CBi Produced by Schweizer RSG #Schweizer |
| 09-Mar-19 | Oceania Aviation to Sell Again Schweizer from 2020 #Schweizer |
| 07-Mar-19 | Schweizer First Sale Since Purchase from Sikorsky #Schweizer |
| 25-May-18 | Oceania Aviation Named Schweizer Service Centre and Distributor #service |
