Erickson wins US TRANSCOM defense contract

Portland, Oregon-based Erickson Inc., a worldwide operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, was awarded a place on the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) $5.7 billion contract to perform airlift services for the United States Armed Forces.

The TRANSCOM contract provides Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135 airlift services for fixed and rotary wing aircraft to transfer Department of Defense (DOD) and federal personnel, cargo for domestic and international shipments, supplies, ancillary support services, and equipment.

"We are grateful to receive an award on the Worldwide Airlift Support Program and look forward to continue serving the U.S. DOD. Using non-standard aviation (NSAV) that leverages commercial air for DOD operations in expeditionary environments is a proven model for efficiently and effectively supporting the warfighter," said Erickson CEO Doug Kitani.

Erickson is one of 17 firms selected, awarded under the Worldwide Airlift Services Program (WASP). Work will be performed globally over the next five years with an expected completion date of November 11, 2024.

"Erickson's long history in providing high quality logistical movement, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and personnel recovery (PR) aerial services to TRANSCOM has proved to be a combat multiplier around the globe for decades and we look forward to continued service for years to come," said the company’s VP of Defense and National Security Kevin Cochie,

Erickson is a global provider of aviation services specializing in defense and national security; manufacturing; maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO); and commercial services. Its defense and national security business repairs and overhauls DOD rotary wing aircraft and operates a various commercial aircraft to perform casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), personnel recovery (PR) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) for the DOD.

Erickson manufactures the S64 Air Crane helicopter as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as manufacturing parts for aerospace OEMs. Commercial aerial services include the operation of 20 Erickson owned and operated S64 Air Crane helicopters to perform firefighting, powerline construction, timber harvesting, HVAC, and specialized heavy lift for oil and gas. Erickson maintains operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia.