Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Italy's Vigili del Fuoco (VdF) have placed orders for Erickson S-64 Air Cranes. The aircraft will be delivered in 2020 and 2021.

Recently, Erickson announced the delivery of K7 and K8 S-64 Air Crane helicopters to KFS. With the delivery of K9 set for 2020, this will bring KFS's operational aircraft tally to seven S-64 Air Crane helicopters in South Korea.

VdF has announced two S-64 aircraft sales. Erickson plans to deliver one S-64F in 2020 with the second to be delivered in 2021. Both aircraft will support VVF for firefighting and multi-mission emergency response support in Europe.

“The recent acquisitions of KFS and VVF reaffirm the S-64 Air Crane as the premier forestry defence and emergency response resource. The consistent investment in product improvement and innovation has promoted customer confidence; we are thrilled to continue our partnership in supporting their critical missions,” says Justin Saxbury, senior sales director of aerosystems.