Erickson | |
Formerly | Erickson Air-Crane |
Company type | Private |
Nasdaq: EAC | |
Industry | Aviation |
Founded | 1971Central Point, Oregon, United States | , in
Founder | Jack Erickson |
Headquarters | , United States of America |
Number of locations | 8 facilities (2014) |
Key people | Barry Kohler (CEO) |
Products | Helicopter manufacturer and operator |
Services | Manufacturer and operator of the S-64 Air Crane(R) Helicopter |
Website | www |
Erickson Incorporated is an American aerospace manufacturing and aviation service provider based in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1] Founded in 1971, it is known for producing and operating the S-64 Aircrane helicopter, which is used in aerial firefighting and other heavy-lift operations. Erickson Incorporated operates globally and has a fleet of 69 rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft including 20 S-64s.[2] The company was known as Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated until 2014. Erickson's main facility is located in the Southern Oregon community of Central Point.