Erickson

Erickson Air-Crane founded in 1971 by second-generation logger and entrepreneur, Jack Erickson when leased an S-64E Skycrane helicopter from Sikorsky Aircraft. Since that time, Erickson Air-Crane has harvested timber in many areas of the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Canada.

By 1993, Erickson Air-Crane became the manufacturer and support facility for all S-64 parts and components. In addition, the company also offered fire suppression and heavy construction services around the world.

In February 2014 changed brand name to Erickson.

International branches and/or partners included:

Canadian Air-Crane Ltd

Erickson Air-Crane Malaysia Sdn. Bhd

European Air-Crane Spa based in Florence, Italy.

Ecocopter Peru

Erickson acquired Evergreen in 2013

Helicopter fleet sold to Helicoper Express in 2024, remaining only as the manufacturer and service provider for the S-64