News archive: Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion | Airframer

8 April

ReleaseMTU Aero Engines expands its portfolio to include UAV propulsion systems

5 February

ReleaseIsrael Ministry of Defense signs approx $130 million deal with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli systems on CH-53K helicopters

8 January

ReleaseGE Aerospace awarded $1.4 billion contract for additional T408 turboshaft engines

22 December

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Long-Term Agreement (LTA) from Sikorsky for UH-60M Black Hawk program

28 October

ReleaseAlbany International initiates review of strategic alternatives for structures assembly business; announces loss reserve adjustment for CH-53K program; schedules earnings release date

2 October

Sikorsky has already delivered 20 CH-53Ks, with 63 more in production.

Sikorsky secures largest CH-53K order with $10.9 billion Navy deal

The multi-year contract covers up to 99 CH-53K helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps and ensures deliveries through 2034.

20 February

PteroDynamics' latest contract expansion increases the total value of the BWUAS prototype contract to over $7 million.

PteroDynamics expands navy contract to develop P5 Transwing

A $4.65 million award funds the design and demonstration of an advanced unmanned aircraft for long-range maritime logistics missions.

3 February

ReleaseAir Industries Group secures expansion of term loan from Webster Bank

20 December

ReleaseAir Industries Group secures $33 million contract for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter components

7 November

The CH-53K is a heavy-lift rotorcraft for the United States military and allied partners.

TIGHITCO receives production and spares award for CH-53K

The CH-53K King Stallion ramp in production signals program reliability and stability and advances the platform's manufacturing and operational success. TIGHITCO is delighted to continue to be on board.

25 January

Component maker eyes future business with fresh contracts

Air Industries is focused on increasing its workshare on the Sikorsky CH-53K, but its second recent contract gain represents an important first step from a large OEM in establishing a relationship that will grow materially.

13 December

Tighitco secures sheet metal assemblies contract from Collins

This covers sheet metal assemblies and thermal products for a mix of platforms, including the Sikorsky CH-53K and Boeing 787 and 767 aircraft. The total value of the contract is estimated at just over $40m.

6 November

ReleaseTriumph awarded production contract for CH-53K® rotor systems

26 October

Astronics adds emergency lighting to CH-53K

The deal involves the Helicopter Emergency Exit Lighting (HEEL) system for Sikorsky's new CH-53K military heavy-lift helicopter, currently under development for the U.S. Marine Corps.

7 August

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives $44M award from Spirit Aerosystems for CH-53K Lots 7-9

27 February

ReleaseAir Industries Group subsidiary Sterling Engineering Corp receives contracts for $3.0 Million for turbine engine and helicopter components

5 January

Sikorsky employees build CH-53K aircraft using 3-D work instructions, new titanium machining centres with multi-floor ergonomic platforms.

ReleaseSpirit delivers 5th CH-53K King Stallion System Demonstration Test Article helicopter fuselage to Lockheed Martin Sikorsky

12 April

ReleaseCH-53K helicopter achieves first flight

19 June

ReleaseSpirit delivers third SDTA fuselage to Sikorsky for production representative CH-53K helicopter

5 May

ReleaseSikorsky unveils CH-53K helicopter

2 May

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. receives contract to supply aircraft structures for four 'operational evaluation' CH-53K heavy lift helicopters

14 January

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseMTU Aero Engines expands its portfolio to include UAV propulsion systems

ReleaseIsrael Ministry of Defense signs approx $130 million deal with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli systems on CH-53K helicopters

ReleaseGE Aerospace awarded $1.4 billion contract for additional T408 turboshaft engines

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Long-Term Agreement (LTA) from Sikorsky for UH-60M Black Hawk program

ReleaseAlbany International initiates review of strategic alternatives for structures assembly business; announces loss reserve adjustment for CH-53K program; schedules earnings release date

ReleaseAir Industries Group secures expansion of term loan from Webster Bank

ReleaseAir Industries Group secures $33 million contract for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter components

ReleaseTriumph awarded production contract for CH-53K&reg; rotor systems

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives $44M award from Spirit Aerosystems for CH-53K Lots 7-9

ReleaseAir Industries Group subsidiary Sterling Engineering Corp receives contracts for $3.0 Million for turbine engine and helicopter components

ReleaseWHI announces Sikorsky CH-53K cockpit escape hatches and transition kit awards

ReleaseTriumph Group wins Lockheed Martin production contracts

ReleaseRohde & Schwarz demonstrates robust data link communication for rotary wing aircraft

ReleaseFirst Connecticut-built Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter in hands of U.S. Marine Corps

ReleaseHENSOLDT develops mission computer for Airbus Helicopters

ReleaseSikorsky begins CH-53 King Stallion heavy lift helicopter deliveries to the U.S. Marine Corps

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems providing key power transmission components for the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

ReleaseSpirit delivers 5th CH-53K King Stallion System Demonstration Test Article helicopter fuselage to Lockheed Martin Sikorsky

ReleaseStrengthening Partnerships: Sikorsky's CH-53K heavy lift helicopter makes historic first flight in Germany

ReleaseDepartment of the Navy awards $140M production contract to GE Aviation for T408 engines

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems targets $2b growth in fabrication and defense

ReleaseGerman aerospace companies visit Sikorsky's West Palm Beach facility

ReleaseCH-53K King Stallion flight testing begins transition to Patuxent River Naval Air Station

ReleaseSpirit starts assembly on the next CH-53K King Stallion fuselage for the U.S. Marines

ReleaseT408-powered CH-53K King Stallion achieves Milestone C

ReleaseCH-53K King Stallion program achieves milestone C

ReleaseCH-53K King Stallion lifts first external load

ReleaseSecond CH-53K helicopter joins flight test program

ReleaseAlbany International to acquire advanced composites business

ReleaseCH-53K helicopter achieves first flight

ReleaseSpirit delivers third SDTA fuselage to Sikorsky for production representative CH-53K helicopter

ReleaseSikorsky unveils CH-53K helicopter

ReleaseSikorsky begins powered ground tests of CH-53K helicopter with rotor blades

ReleaseSikorsky tests CH-53K helicopter for airframe structural strength

ReleaseExelis receives contract worth more than $34 million from Sikorsky for key CH-53K helicopter components

ReleaseSikorsky begins safety of flight tests on first prototype CH-53K helicopter

ReleaseSikorsky completes initial tests of first rotor blades for CH-53K helicopter

ReleaseCPI Aero receives order from Spirit AeroSystems for structural assemblies for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. receives contract to supply aircraft structures for four 'operational evaluation' CH-53K heavy lift helicopters

ReleaseCobham to supply area microphone preamplifier for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopters

ReleaseTriumph awarded production contract for CH-53K® rotor systems