FlightSafety International and Sikorsky Plan to Offer Training for the S-76D™, S-92A®, and S-76C+/C++™ in Asia

NEW YORK (July 15, 2014) – FlightSafety International and Sikorsky plan to offer training for the Sikorsky S-76D™, Sikorsky S-92A®, and Sikorsky S-76C+/C++™ helicopters in Asia.

“This new capability will augment FlightSafety’s reach in Asia and provide Sikorsky helicopter operators in the region with the highest quality training using our advanced technology Level D qualified simulators,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “This significant investment further demonstrates our commitment to serve and support Sikorsky and respond to the needs of the growing number of Sikorsky helicopter operators in Asia.”

“FlightSafety is a key partner to support Sikorsky Aircraft’s rebalancing efforts to Asia,” said Christophe Nurit, Sikorsky’s Vice President Asia. “The upcoming deployment of three new Level D qualified simulators is a major signal of our joint commitment to the Asia region. We are very pleased to continue building on a strong legacy of unparalleled customer service.”

Training for the Sikorsky S-92A® and Sikorsky S-76C+/C++™ helicopters will be offered in Singapore. It is expected to begin in 2015 following the installation and Level D qualification of the simulators. The installation of a Sikorsky S-76D™ helicopter Level D qualified simulator in Southeast Asia is also planned. The exact timing and location will be determined by FlightSafety and Sikorsky based on Customer needs.

FlightSafety is proud to have served as a factory authorized training provider for Sikorsky since 1983. Training is currently available at FlightSafety’s Learning Centers in Dallas, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; Stavanger, Norway: West Palm Beach, Florida; and at the Farnborough Airport in the United Kingdom.

FlightSafety offers training in Asia and the surrounding area for Gulfstream aircraft in Hong Kong and for business and regional aircraft built by Bombardier in Tokyo, Japan. Training for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines is available in Brisbane, Australia; Haikou, China; and Singapore.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Connecticut, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides more than a million hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.