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Sikorsky Aircraft is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Stratford, Connecticut. It was established by the Russian-American aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky in 1923, and was among …

This timeline describes the events and locations that were key to Igor Sikorsky’s establishment of the Sikorsky Aircraft Company, starting from when he arrived in the United States in 1919.

Oct 22, 2025 · Igor Sikorsky (born May 25, 1889, Kiev, Russian Empire [now in Ukraine]—died October 26, 1972, Easton, Connecticut, U.S.) was a pioneer in aircraft design who is best …

Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky[a][b] (25 May 1889 – 26 October 1972) was a Russian-American [c] aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. His first success came with the …

Our founder, Igor Sikorsky, came to America inspired with dreams about designing and building aircraft for a nascent industry. 100 years ago, he created the innovation business we now …

5 days ago · Sikorsky's fully autonomous UH-60 Black Hawk variant is ready for production, according to Lockheed Martin chief executive Jim Taiclet, with prototype flights planned within …

Oct 13, 2025 · Sikorsky unveils the S-70 UAS “U-HAWK,” a fully unmanned Black Hawk engineered for autonomous logistics, payload delivery, and multi-mission operations.

Sikorsky tried 19 different configurations before he was satisfied with the final design. Military contracts followed, and in 1943 large-scale manufacture of the R-4 made it the world’s first …

From these humble beginnings, Sikorsky has grown to become a leading name in the aviation industry, dedicated to developing and manufacturing the world's most advanced aircraft.