Aviation Week Heli-Expo Show News Briefing - February 24-26, 2008 - (Page 15) “Sikorsky builds safety into its design. FlightSafety trains for it. ” JEFFREY P. PINO President, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Before he led Sikorsky, the legendary first name in helicopters, Jeff Pino flew helicopters – as a Master Army Aviator and member of the U.S. Army Cavalry – putting weapons fired off helicopters through their paces at the Yuma Proving Ground. Pino served the military with distinction for 26 years as he transitioned from active duty to the Reserve and the National Guard. He joined Sikorsky in 2002. Today, as president, he remains an aviator at heart. Pino is a certified airplane and helicopter instructor and an accomplished aerobatic pilot. S ikorsky Aircraft Corporation is powered by two principles: innovation and safety. The company’s innovative helicopters have long been renowned not only in the The S-92 helicopter leads the safety category with fully redundant systems that are a generation ahead. Safety was designed into the S-92, making it the first helicopter to meet stringent safety requirements established by the FAA and JAA. Pino adds, “FlightSafety is our authorized training provider because it shares our dedication to safety of flight. FlightSafety’s innovation in Level D helicopter simulation is unquestioned. As for safety, its leadership is unmatched.” aviation industry, but also in the public imagination: The BLACK HAWK. The Sea Hawk. The Sea Stallion. The Sea King. Sikorsky has manufactured nearly half of the helicopters serving military forces throughout the world, including all five branches of the United States armed forces. Commercially, the S-76 helicopter is the leading choice of Fortune 100 companies. Not surprising, considering Igor Sikorsky is a renowned aviation pioneer whose legacy still leads the helicopter industry. Recently, Sikorsky was awarded the development contract for the United States Marine Corps CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. “Constant innovation is the key to success. But this must always go hand-in-hand with safety,” says Jeff Pino, Sikorsky president. “We strive to be as innovative in our safety systems and thinking as we are in our aircraft design. ” For more information, please contact any of our Learning Centers or call Scott Fera: 636.532.5933. Our headquarters are at the Marine Air Terminal, LaGuardia Airport, New York 11371-1061. Email: fsi.sales@flightsafety.com flightsafety.com D R O P B Y T O S E E U S AT H E L I - E X P O I N H O U S T O N • BOOTH 4213 http://flightsafety.com http://flightsafety.com
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