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Air One adds fifth Bell 407 Aircraft to Special Missions in Central Florida
Sikorsky S-92®
Helicopter Global Fleet Surpasses 2 Million Flight Hours
The global fleet of the multi-mission Sikorsky S-92®
helicopters is rapidly
accumulating flight hours, surpassing 2 million flight hours in a variety of missions including search and rescue, oil and gas transportation, and VIP transportation in 28 countries.
The S-92 was in service for 12 years when it reached 1 million flight hours. Just six years later, the fleet operates in 28 countries and its flight hours have doubled.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit Adds Two Bell 407GXi
Bell Textron Inc. recently announced the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi helicopters with Volusia County (Florida) Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. This makes a total of five Bell 407 aircraft to serve in multi-mission special operations in that fleet.
“Air One relies on high-performing and reliable aircraft around the clock,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America. “In addition to other performance
enhancements, the Bell
407GXi delivers better hot-and-high performance and increased higher- precision navigation, both critical to Air One’s mission portfolio.”
Operated out of DeLand Municipal Airport in Orlando, Air One operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to support the sheriff’s office’s aerial operations including law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR),
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fire suppression and monitoring, and special missions such as SWAT team fast rope insertions.
“For more than 20 years, Air One has relied on the Bell 407 to complete lifesaving missions in Volusia and other neighboring counties,” said Capt. Richard Fortin,
Special Services Law
Enforcement Operations Division, Volusia Sheriff’s Office. “The Bell 407GXi was Air One’s choice aircraft when looking at growing our fleet and expanding our mission efficiency.”
The Bell 407GXi is outfitted with the new Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 dual-channel FADEC turbine engine delivering exceptional hot-and-high performance, fuel efficiency, and the ability to cruise at 133 kts/246 km/h. Garmin’s G1000H NXi Integrated flight deck, complete with high-definition displays and faster processors, offers increased brightness and
clarity, faster startup and map
rendering, as well as connectivity to tablets and smartphones.
“The 2 million flight hours milestone is a testament to the reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness of the S-92 helicopter in some of the world’s most demanding conditions and no-fail missions,” said Leon Silva, Sikorsky’s interim vice president of Global Commercial and Military Systems. “Sikorsky is committed to supporting these critical missions with continued innovation to ensure operators can respond safely and with confidence in any scenario.”
Operators utilizing the S-92 aircraft enjoy a better than 93 percent availability rate, a best-in-class safety record — even in extreme conditions — and a proven record when it comes to reliability and adaptability.
Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT).
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