Sharp Technics K has been named as the first authorised Sikorsky customer support centre for the S-92 multi-mission helicopter in the Republic of Korea. Located at Incheon International airport in Seoul, Sharp Technics K will enable customers to keep their S-92 helicopters in service for longer and maximise fleet availability and operational readiness.

“Sharp Technics K will facilitate faster maintenance turnaround times and local parts supply for S-92 operators in the Republic of Korea and beyond who are dedicated to search and rescue, firefighting and head of state transport missions,” states Leon Silva, vice president of global commercial and military systems at Sikorsky. "This initiative demonstrates Sikorsky's ongoing commitment to Korea and the S-92 helicopter, and we are confident that Sharp Technics K will deliver exceptional service."

“We are honoured to be authorised as a customer support centre for the S-92 helicopter,” adds Paik Soon-suk, president and CEO of Sharp Technics K. “We share Sikorsky's passion for aviation safety and reliability, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers.”

Sikorsky has supported the Republic of Korea's national defence, SAR and presidential transport missions for decades. Since 2014, the Korea Coast Guard has relied on S-92 helicopters, which have flown more than 2,000 hours and saved more than 30 lives through search and rescue and emergency medical transport missions. S-92A helicopters support lifesaving operations for National 119 Rescue, including firefighting, and three S-92As are in use by the Republic of Korea Air Force for presidential transport.

The S-92 helicopter is a highly capable and reliable aircraft, with over 2.4 million fleet flight hours accumulated in a variety of missions, including SAR, oil and gas transportation and VIP. In recent months, Sikorsky has announced several enhancements to the S-92 helicopter, including increased scheduled inspection intervals and a one-time life extension for specific main gear box housings. These enhancements will eliminate more than a full year of downtime caused by inspections and allow operators to safely keep their aircraft in service longer.