Erickson, December 23, 2019 - PORTLAND, OREGON –Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, announces the delivery of K8 to the Korean Forest Service (KFS), completing the delivery of their 2019, two aircraft order.
This brings KFS operational fleet up to 6 S-64 Air Crane helicopters.
KFS and Erickson share nearly a 20-year relationship, with developing a model firefighting and emergency response program complete with by-the-hour maintenance services, pilot training, and delivery of remanufactured aircraft. The S-64 is well-known in Korea with a strong reputation for being the best firefighting aircraft available.
In 2001, KFS was the first foreign government to purchase S-64 helicopters from Erickson.
Due to their success with the aircraft, KFS continues to modify and upgrade its fleet with the addition of K8, incorporating the latest modifications, including composite mainrotor blades and glass cockpit.
KFS continues to be aleader in aerial firefighting, utilizingthe most robust aircraft, for the toughest job.
About Erickson: Erickson is the only OEM, operating aircraft in civilian and military markets, while providing MRO services to customers around the world.
Erickson is the leading global provider of aviationservices specializing in defense and national security, manufacturing, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), and commercial services.
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.
This brings KFS operational fleet up to 6 S-64 Air Crane helicopters.
KFS and Erickson share nearly a 20-year relationship, with developing a model firefighting and emergency response program complete with by-the-hour maintenance services, pilot training, and delivery of remanufactured aircraft. The S-64 is well-known in Korea with a strong reputation for being the best firefighting aircraft available.
In 2001, KFS was the first foreign government to purchase S-64 helicopters from Erickson.
Due to their success with the aircraft, KFS continues to modify and upgrade its fleet with the addition of K8, incorporating the latest modifications, including composite mainrotor blades and glass cockpit.
KFS continues to be aleader in aerial firefighting, utilizingthe most robust aircraft, for the toughest job.
About Erickson: Erickson is the only OEM, operating aircraft in civilian and military markets, while providing MRO services to customers around the world.
Erickson is the leading global provider of aviationservices specializing in defense and national security, manufacturing, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), and commercial services.
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.
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