GE’s CT7's Power 500,000 S-92 Flight Hours

The GE CT7-8A-powered S-92 global helicopter fleet has surpassed 500,000 flight hours. This translates into one million engine flight hours for the CT7-8A on this twin-engine aircraft.

“The S-92 helicopter was conceived as a commercial aircraft with the heart of a BLACK HAWK and designed to meet the needs of the North Sea offshore market, and today, the S-92 helicopter is a well-established, versatile aircraft that has become known for its reliability, comfort and safety features,” says Mick Maurer, president, Sikorsky.

More than 90% of all S-92 hours today are flown in the offshore configuration, with 54% being flown in harsh North Sea conditions. Designers mandated FAR/JAR safety margins, on-condition maintenance and revenue-producing operating costs for commercial customers.

“GE congratulates Sikorsky and the S-92 fleet for this noteworthy achievement,” says Lisa Coroa Bockley, Director – CT7/T700 Commercial and Advanced Programs. “We are proud to power this terrific aircraft, and feel good knowing our engines help the S-92 save lives through search and rescue, transport heads of state, and service the offshore oil industry by getting workers to their jobs and home again.”

The S-92 helicopter was introduced in 1992 and ultimately made its first flight in 1998. PHI Inc. became its first commercial operator when it purchased the S-92 helicopter in 2004 to perform the offshore oil transport mission.