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Previously known as


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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.




helicopter   List of Schweizer models


Model / Versions
1983 269

269C / 300
1983 300C
1993 300CB
1995 300CBi (269C-1)
1987 269C / 300

330 (269D)
1989 333 (269D-A)




  Schweizer news


Gallagher Offering Insurance for Schweizer Helicopters

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
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