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Germany Looks To Replace CH-53G Fleet

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.--Germany is taking initial steps toward replacing its fleet of Sikorsky [LMT] CH-53G heavy lift aircraft, according to a company official.Sikorsky Vice President for CH-53K Mike Torok told reporters May 16 at the Sea-Air-Space conference the company is "certainly" engaged in discussions with Germany, which is looking to replace about 40-to-60 aircraft. Torok said Sikorsky is anticipating additional info from Germany in 2016, with a possible request for proposals (RFP) in 2017, but he said an official schedule…

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