BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2018--
Kaman Aerosystems, a division of the aerospace segment of Kaman
Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), announced today that it received its third
order in the quarter for the K-MAX® medium-to-heavy
lift helicopter. This brings the total number of firm orders since the
relaunch of production to eleven units. The most recent order is from
Precision Lift, LLC of Baker City, Oregon. This is the second aircraft
purchased by Precision Lift in the last twelve months and it will join
their fleet of firefighting assets.
“We have many operators that own multiple K-MAX® aircraft
and we are excited to welcome Precision Lift to that list. Our operators
continue to value the capabilities of the K-MAX® when expanding their
fleet size. The interest we have seen for the aircraft provides us
confidence as we move forward with Lots II and III, where we plan to
produce ten additional units” stated Darlene Smith, VP & GM, Air
Vehicles & Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Division.
“The versatility and reliability of our first K-MAX®
provided substantial value to our operations when combined with our
existing fleet of Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft. Adding a second K-MAX®
will significantly expand our offering of cost effective firefighting
assets with unique high density altitude performance for state agencies
and the U.S. Forest Service to combat fires,” stated, David McCarty
president and owner of Precision Lift, LLC.
Development of the K-MAX® was led by Kaman founder and
former CEO, aviation pioneer Charlie H. Kaman, and received Federal
Aviation Administration certification in 1994. The single-engine,
single-seat K-MAX® is a rugged low-maintenance
aircraft that features a counter-rotating rotor system and is optimized
for external load operations and designed specifically for vertical
reference flight. The aircraft can lift up to 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg).
About Kaman Aerosystems
Kaman Aerosystems is a division of the Aerospace segment of Kaman
Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), which was founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer
Charles H. Kaman. Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Kaman
Corporation conducts business in the aerospace and distribution markets.
Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), which was founded in 1945 by aviation
pioneer Charles H. Kaman. Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut,
Kaman Corporation conducts business in the aerospace and distribution
markets. The company produces and/or markets widely used proprietary
aircraft bearings and components; super precision, miniature ball
bearings; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial,
military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft;
aerostructure engineering design analysis and FAA certification
services; safe and arm solutions for missile and bomb systems for the
U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; production of
the K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopter and support for the company's
SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime aircraft. More information is available
at www.kaman.com.
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Source: Kaman Aerosystems
James Coogan
VP, Investor Relations
Kaman Corporation,
Bloomfield, CT
860-243-6342
James.Coogan@kaman.com
Roger Wassmuth
Senior Director Business Development
Kaman Air
Vehicles & MRO
860-243-7216 (office)
860-595-9112 (mobile)
Roger.Wassmuth@kaman.com