Helicopters

Chemung County Facility to Customize BLACKHAWK Helicopters Public Private Investment at Sikorsky Creates 100 New Jobs; Retains 500

October 5, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today celebrates the opening of Sikorsky's new $15.5 million, 100,000 square-foot helicopter completion center in Big Flats. The new facility, funded in part through state funds, will create 100 new jobs and retain over 500. The state contributed nearly $2.7 million to the project.    » read more »

Oct. 4, 2007 -- WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that its HH-65C Dolphin helicopter fleet recently completed 1 million flight hours when a crew from Air Station Barbers Point flew a life-saving medical evacuation mission off the Big Island of Hawaii the night of Sept. 20.    » read more »

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 28, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a $19.9 million U.S. Army contract modification to expand its support of the Apache Reliability and Safety Recapitalization program.    » read more »

August 28, 2007 -- HONOLULU – Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle has ordered all U.S. and Hawai‘i state flags at state, county and federal buildings and facilities to fly at half staff on Wednesday, August 29, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of the 10 Schofield soldiers who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Iraq last week. On this day, the Governor will attend a private memorial service for the fallen soldiers at Schofield Barracks.    » read more »

Aug. 24, 2007 -- CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has ordered all national and state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff Sunday, Aug. 26, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of United States Army Staff Sergeant Stanley Brian Reynolds.    » read more »

08/24/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Matthew L. Tallman, of Groveland, CA:

“Maria and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant Matthew Tallman who bravely served our country in the armed forces. In honoring his service and sacrifice, we are reminded of the significance of protecting our nation and our values. We extend our sympathies and prayers to Matthew’s family and friends during this time of grief.”    » read more »

08/24/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Jason L. Paton, of Poway, CA:

“Staff Sergeant Jason Paton leaves behind a legacy of bravery and dedication to our country. Jason answered the high calling of military service and his allegiance to such a noble duty will be remembered by all Americans. Maria and I offer our gratitude for his courageous service and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow soldiers.”    » read more »

August 23, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of 14 soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 22 in Multaka, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their helicopter crashed.

Killed were the following soldiers assigned to the 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Air Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.:

Capt. Corry P. Tyler, 29, of Georgia.

Chief Warrant Officer Paul J. Flynn, 28, of Whitsett, N.C.

Sgt. Matthew L. Tallman, 30, of Groveland, Calif.

Spc. Rickey L. Bell, 21, of Caruthersville, Mo.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, August 24, 2007, in honor of Army Chief Warrant Officer Christopher C. Johnson, of Grandville, who died August 14 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, August 25.    » read more »

22 August 2007 -- The U.S. military says an American helicopter has crashed in northern Iraq, killing all 14 soldiers on board.

The military says initial indications are that the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed Wednesday as a result of a mechanical malfunction. The military says there are no indications of hostile fire. An investigation into the crash is underway.

In the northern city of Baiji, Iraqi police say a suicide truck bomber attacked a police station, killing at least 19 people and wounding dozens more. The victims include both police and civilians.    » read more »

Salt Lake City - After the Apache helicopter crash Monday evening, Utah Governor Jon Huntsman called for a mandatory stand-down of the Utah Army National Guard aircraft. The stand-down, with necessary exception, will continue through a preliminary review of the incident and any appropriate inspection of all helicopters.

He issued the following statement:

Mary Kaye and I are saddened by the terrible loss of the two Army National Guard pilots. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families on behalf of a grieving State.    » read more »

8/16/2007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- A Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 crashed at sea Aug. 15, while conducting operations on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Three aviators were aboard the aircraft. An air and sea search is being conducted by units from Harry S. Truman, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The identities of the crew are not being released at this time.    » read more »

08/16/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Sean P. Fisher, of Santee, CA:

“Losing a member of our nation’s armed forces weighs heavily on the hearts of all Americans. Staff Sergeant Sean Fisher’s commitment to duty and his effort to preserve our freedom is an inspiration. Maria and I will keep Sean’s loved ones in our prayers as they mourn his loss.”    » read more »

August 16, 2007, Juneau, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her condolences to the family and friends of five Fort Wainwright-based soldiers who died in Iraq on Tuesday.

Staff Sergeant Sean Fisher, Staff Sergeant Stanley Reynolds, Specialist Steven Jewell, Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Johnson, and Chief Warrant Officer Jackie McFarlane were killed August 14, 2007, in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash near Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq.    » read more »

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14, 2007 -- The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Chinook helicopter has been certified combat-ready by the U.S. Army and fielded to the first operational unit, making it the latest addition to the Army's aviation fleet.

Following extensive testing, the Army authorized First Unit Equipped, assigning the aircraft to Bravo Company ("Varsity"), 7th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based at Ft. Campbell, Ky.    » read more »