Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. UTX, recently announced an iPad application to offer support for S-76D helicopters. This innovative iFly Sikorsky application is a flight calculator application that replicates performance calculations, configures an aircraft and evaluates its weight and balance.
This new application offers enhanced safety and efficiency by delivering new technologies in the areas of speed, autonomy and intelligence, which helps improve the safety and reliability of aircrafts. The user interface is conveniently designed for the pilots and helps with calculations during search and rescue missions. The strategic move by the company is aimed to deliver additional smart capabilities through this application for enhanced performance situational awareness. With more than 350 registered users of this new iFly Sikorsky application already for the S-92 aircrafts, demand for this technology in S-76D helicopters is set to rise.
Sikorsky is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of military and commercial helicopters, and also provides aftermarket helicopter and aircraft parts and services for its parent company United Technologies.
Based in Hartford, CT, its parent firm United Technologies provides high-end technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. The company is a diversified business conglomerate serving various end markets such as aerospace, defense and commercial construction. The business diversification allows United Technologies to remain profitable amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Other notable stocks include Swire Pacific Limited SWRAY, Danaher Corp DHR and Federal Signal Corp FSS.
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
Be the first to comment