Sikorsky

• Families of military members killed in 2020 Cyclone helicopter crash sue manufacturer

  Lawyers representing the families say a design flaw caused the chopper to fall into the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece. They also say the manufacturer is yet to fix the issue.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
  
• Military repairing cracks in the tails of most CH-148 Cyclone helicopters

  The Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed today in a statement that the Sikorsky-made aircraft have not been grounded or placed on an operational pause.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2021
  
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• Goodbye Sea King, hello Cyclone: workhorse of RCAF retires after 55 years of service

  After more than 55 years of service, the Sea King went out in style.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2018
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• Canadian military helicopters back in limited service after software issue grounds fleet

  The air force says the problem has since been determined to have been a software issue in the aircraft's flight control computer

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2017
• Cyclone helicopter had nose damaged in frigate deck parking snag

  The incident occurred during testing before the former Conservative government accepted ownership of the choppers.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2016
• So long, Sea Kings: Aging choppers will be phased out starting 2015

  The federal government has decided not to scrap its troubled purchase of CH-148 Cyclone helicopters.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2014
• Shielding added to whirlwind of Cyclone helicopter issues: source

  Canadian air force engineers and flight-certification officials are grappling with serious concerns related to the electronics aboard the CH-148 Cyclone helicopters that are supposed to replace the geriatric Sea Kings.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2013
• Fact File: Sikorsky S-76 helicopter

  The Sikorsky S7-6 helicopter model involved in Friday’s fatal Ornge air ambulance crash has a long history in air search and rescue operations worldwide.

  May 31, 2013