Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. · Portland, OR United States

Q: If a gallon of water weighs eight pounds, how do you get enough gallons into the sky to make a difference in fighting a forest fire? A: Ask Erickson Air-Crane. The company owns, operates, and maintains a fleet of about 18 heavy-duty S-64 Aircrane helicopters. The craft, which are capable of lifting up to 25,000 pounds, are used in firefighting (Helitanker), power line construction, logging, and oil and gas support applications. Customers have included fire departments, forest managers, and heavy construction companies around the world. It has international subsidiaries operating in Canada, Europe, and Asia. Erickson Air-Crane also manufactures the S-64 under a certificate purchased from Sikorsky. To read the full description, subscribe now.