TRUMBULL, Conn., 21 Jan. 2009Sikorsky Aerospace Services officials announced the company is supplying heads up display (HUD) systems to Presidential Airways. The distribution of these systems will be performed by Helicopter Support Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
HUDs are an important part of the avionics suite, allowing pilots to see flight instruments and other helicopter information through an eyepiece in their helmet without having to look down at the instrument panel. The system can be used during day and night operations.
"The HUD systems are an innovative technology designed to promote safer missions because pilots can maintain a forward-looking focus," says Frank DiPasquale, vice president of business development at Sikorsky Aerospace Services. "We are pleased to be able to provide Presidential with a solution that meets their mission requirements. This is their first order for HUD units."
Presidential Airways is a worldwide services company based in North Carolina.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services provides support to rotary and fixed wing aircraft around the world. Its aftermarket companies include, Derco Aerospace, Inc., Helicopter Support, Inc., Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Composite Technology, Inc., and Sikorsky Aircraft Australia -- Helitech.
