Aviation News Item: 01194

2nd Jun 2009

Source: fly-corporate.com

Sikorsky Aerospace Services formally dedicated its Composite Technology Inc. (CTI) unit's new "purpose built" helicopter blade repair and overhaul centre at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.

The new 152,000-sq ft building was designed using Lean manufacturing concepts, and is nearly three times the size of CTI's former facility. Expanded capabilities will include a 6,000-shaft horsepower dynamic test stand capable of supporting a wide range of helicopter models and two downdraft paint booths. The company's employment has more than doubled in the past year to 135 technicians and support staff.

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