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FlightSafety & Sikorsky Training in Asia

September 8, 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. 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.

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