Orlando-Sanford International Airport-based Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc. recently purchased type certificate 1H2 from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, which represents the FAA design approval for the S-52 series helicopters Sikorsky originally developed and certified. Vertical plans to release its own version to the commercial marketplace as the new four-place S-52L Hummingbird.
Hummingbird Allows Vertical Aviation to Reenter Commercial Market
Key Takeaways:
- Vertical Aviation Technologies (VAT) purchased type certificate 1H2 from Sikorsky, gaining FAA design approval for the S-52 series helicopters.
- VAT plans to release a redesigned commercial version, the S-52L Hummingbird, updated to meet current FAA regulatory requirements.
- The new S-52L will feature a 300 hp fuel-injected IO-540 engine (derated to 245 hp) and incorporates enhanced safety features, positioning it as a competitive offering in the light helicopter commercial market.
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