Through June 9 the two S-92s logged 543 and 462 hours, carrying 10,855 and
9,620 passengers, respectively.

Whitewater Rafting Season Booming as Waters and Temperatures Rise

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Brown offered some tips on choosing an experience for a weekend get-away
or vacation.

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* Always, always wear personal floatation devices (lifejackets) on
whitewater rivers.

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PARIS, PARIS AIR SHOW, Norsk Helikopter
achieved an industry milestone June 9 when it became the first S-92 operator
in the world to reach 1,000 fleet hours, transporting more than 20,000
passengers to and from North Sea oil fields in the process.

The S-92 was also the first helicopter
certified by the FAA to FAR Part 29 Transport Rotorcraft , Amendment 47, the
latest U. safety regulations, which mirror the European standards. Using the professional services of a licensed
outfitter or one who is a member of a professional organization like
America Outdoors is the recommended way to enjoy whitewater for
inexperienced paddlers.

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S., Great water conditions and
rising temperatures are leading many Americans back to whitewater rafting
holidays in 2005.

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Contacts:
Ed Steadham
Phone: (203) 386-7143
International Cell: (203) 895-6839
esteadham@sikorsky. Safety Tips Offered for Beginners

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

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Norsk's two S-92s began revenue service in February and April, 2005. While a guide may make it look easy, special
professional equipment and a significant amount of training is required
to navigate most whitewater rivers.
* Tips on selecting a trip or an outfitter to meet a family or group's
expectation can be found at http://www.

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A free, four-color directory of active travel vacations is also available
from America Outdoors.

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We are pleased that Norsk has shown such
confidence in the S-92, flying many hours each day transporting thousands of
passengers in the rugged North Sea environment," said Dave Powell, Sikorsky's
regional sales executive. "The season got off to a slow start in much of the east due to a
cool spring, but with temperatures rising outfitters are seeing a spike in
their reservations.

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The utilization in our daily flight program is high, and we must
conclude that our expectations have been reached," said Geir Tynning, Norsk's
Commercial Director.
Norsk became the first offshore oil S-92 operator in Europe when it made
its inaugural revenue flight at 7:30 a.
"We've seen an upsurge in business this season, especially in the western
states where rivers are brimming with water," said David Brown, Executive
Director of America Outdoors, the nation's leading association of outfitters
and guides.

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The S-92 helicopter flew four round trips and
transported a total of 152 different passengers to and from various Statoil
platforms in the North Sea.

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Norsk Passes 1 000 Flight Hours 20 000 Passengers With S-92 Fleet

America Outdoors is the nation's leading professional association of
outfitters with members providing a wide range of outdoor recreation services
in 43 states and 50 foreign countries.adventurevaction .

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The S-92 helicopter is the first in the world certified by the European
Aviation Safety Agency /Joint Aviation Authorities (EASA/JAA) to the latest and
most rigorous safety standards.
* For safety's sake beginners should not attempt to navigate whitewater
rivers on their own . To get your copy call 865-558-3597, or
visit http://www.

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"Thanks to its robust design, new technology and demonstrated reliability
the S-92 has quickly proven itself ready to meet the demanding needs of our
Norwegian offshore oil customers.

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on February 21 with 19 Statoil
employees in full survivor gear.

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This is standard procedure for professionally
guided trips and should also be practiced by those paddling on their
own.adventurevacation.com .

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, based in Stratford, CT, is a world leader
in helicopter design, manufacturing and service .
* Guided trips are best for groups and families who have never been on a
trip and who are considering running rivers with rapids rated Class III
or better.

Official and unofficial sites of professional or competitive paddlers.

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"We are generally highly satisfied with the implementation of the two
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They replace two AS332 Super
Pumas.

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The two S-92s are being used by Statoil for crew change missions from
Bergen , Norway, throughout the North Sea area.

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Sikorsky is a subsidiary of
United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), of Hartford, CT, which provides a
broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace
and building systems industries.

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Even some Class II streams may be enjoyed more fully if
they are guided since all the equipment and instruction come with the
trip price.

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Sikorsky and Norsk marked the achievement with
a ceremony today at the Paris Air Show.