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Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, newest first.

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2012
4 December

ReleaseSikorsky delivers first CH-53K prototype heavy lift helicopter to flight test team

27 August

ReleaseGE38 turboshaft engine test status

24 May

ReleaseDonaldson delivers CH-53K ground test vehicle EAPPS unit

30 April

ReleaseAurora delivers engine nacelles to CH-53K helicopter program

28 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to upgrade software for the LN-251 navigation system on the CH-53K helicopter

2011
28 October

ReleaseGE reports significant progress in GE38 engine qualification program

4 August

ReleaseFirst GE38 engine delivered for Marine Corps CH-53K program

21 June

ReleaseSikorsky assembling CH-53K helicopter Ground Test Vehicle

27 April

ReleaseAurora delivers first main rotor pylon for CH-53K helicopter

22 March

ReleaseCH-53K helicopter assembly line opens at Sikorsky Florida facility

7 March

ReleaseCurtiss-Wright awarded development contract for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter

16 February

ReleaseDonaldson delivers first full-scale EAPPS unit for Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter program

17 January

ReleaseSikorsky unveils state-of-the-art virtual reality center for CH-53K heavy lift helicopter

2010
17 December

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems celebrates milestone on Sikorsky CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter program

19 November

ReleaseITT delivers first composite assembly for new U.S. Marine Corps helicopter

22 October

ReleaseSikorsky begins test operations at SIL for CH-53K helicopter

25 August

ReleaseCH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Program conducts successful Auxiliary Power Unit "Light-Off"

3 August

ReleaseCH-53K helicopter program achieves successful Critical Design Review

11 March

ReleaseGoodrich delivers 2,000th helicopter Health and Usage Management System

17 February

ReleaseCobham wins Sikorsky contract for CH-53K helicopter composite rotor blade assemblies

22 January

ReleaseSikorsky unveils $20 million CH-53K helicopter Precision Components Technology Center

7 January

ReleaseCH-53K helicopter program sustains progress with successful integration design review

4 January

ReleaseAurora reaches major CH-53K main rotor pylon milestones

2009
26 October

ReleaseTriumph Group selected to develop key hardware on new Sikorsky CH-53K aircraft

6 October

ReleaseGE38 sets horsepower record in early testing

7 August

ReleasePrototype assembly looms as first production parts arrive for CH-53K heavy lift helicopter

7 July

ReleaseGE's GE38 engine initiates first full engine testing

8 May

ReleaseCurtiss-Wright awarded development contract for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter to supply data concentrator units for Marine Corps' heavy-lift rotorcraft

21 April

ReleaseCurtiss-Wright awarded $20 million contract for UH-60M Upgrade Black Hawk and CH-53K helicopter programs

6 February

ReleaseBAE Systems receives contracts to develop CH-53K cockpit seats and cabin armour

21 January

ReleaseAurora selected by Sikorsky Aircraft to provide CH-53K engine nacelles

13 January

ReleaseKey milestone achieved for GE's new turboshaft engine for the U.S. Marine Corps.

2008
26 September

ReleaseSikorsky selects Goodrich health management system for U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K heavy lift helicopter

2 September

ReleaseBreeze-Eastern awarded Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter cargo winch program

18 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand to provide UMS for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter

14 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace 2007/8 business wins exceed USD2.5bn - All 2007 growth targets met or exceeded

2007
12 July

ReleaseSikorsky selects Eaton to supply hydraulic power generation system and fluid conveyance package for CH-53K

18 June

ReleaseSikorsky Aircraft Corporation awards Heroux-Devtek multi-year CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter contract

16 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace gains aft transition development on the Sikorsky CH-53K HLR - value in excess of $70M

9 May

ReleaseSikorsky selects CH-53K fuselage supplier team