- New Night Firefighting Solutions – Never Before Used

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and 
manufacturer of utility aircraft, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and 
premier manufacturer and developer of rotorcraft and autonomy solutions, has 
signed a development agreement aimed at tackling the future of firefighting in 
the 21st century. Erickson will work to develop the next generation of 
nighttime firefighting solutions, integrating Sikorsky's MATRIX(TM) Autonomy 
Technology into a digitally enabled fire management system never-before used in 
night firefighting.

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With next generation flight controls and navigation systems powered by 
MATRIX(TM), Erickson will enhance cockpit awareness and flight crew safety 
during day and night operations. 

Erickson's goal is to enhance our customers' existing firefighting strategy, 
using technology to improve safety and protect lives, homes, and property. 

Currently nighttime firefighting is complex and dangerous, making for a massive 
challenge in the market that needs to be solved in the safest way possible. 
Both legacy manufacturers are committed to developing a safe alternative to 
night vision goggles, providing new and innovative ways to enhance the safety 
for pilots not yet used in the commercial market. 

This endeavor will be cost effective, executed in the safest manner in order to 
tackle the world's largest fires – at night. 

"We are pleased to be working on this important initiative with Sikorsky who we 
have a longtime history with. Since adopting care of the S-64 global fleet in 
1994, Erickson has continuously modernized the platform to support critical 
missions," said Doug Kitani, CEO Erickson.

Erickson has been the Original equipment manufacturer of the S-64 since 1994. 
MATRIX(TM) Technology is one piece of Erickson's new suite of firefighting 
technologies and modifications to the S-64 Air Crane(R) platform. To find out 
more about Erickson's Next Generation S-64 E & F+, learn more here ( 
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About Erickson

Erickson is a leading global provider of aviation services specializing in 
defense and national security, manufacturing, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul 
(MRO), and Civil services. Erickson Manufacturing and MRO services include 
manufacturing the S-64 Air Crane(R) helicopter as the original equipment 
manufacturer (OEM) as well as manufacturing key aerospace parts for aerospace 
OEMs. Commercial aerial services include the operation of 20 Erickson owned and 
operated S-64 Air Crane(R) helicopters to perform firefighting, powerline 
construction, timber harvesting, HVAC, and specialized heavy lift for oil and 
gas. Founded in 1971, Erickson is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and 
maintains operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, 
Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia. 

For more information on our products and services, visit ericksoninc.com. 

SOURCE  Erickson Incorporated

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