Is Erickson still in business?
Erickson Incorporated operates globally and has a fleet of 69 rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft including 20 S-64s. The company was known as Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated until 2014….Erickson Inc.
| Trade name | Erickson |
|---|---|
| Formerly | Erickson Air-Crane |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | Central Point, Oregon, United States (1971) |
What does the company Erickson do?
About us. Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers. We enable the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world.
How many Erickson Sky Cranes are there?
There are currently 18 S-64 Air Crane® helicopters in Erickson’s fleet, and about 45 flying around the world including ones flown by other owners/operators.
How much does an Erickson Air Crane cost?
The cost of buying one new is estimated at $30 million to $40 million. Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said it was uneconomical to buy an air-crane. ”It’s no good just buying a helicopter,” he said. ”You then have to maintain it, pilot it, crew it, engineer it, service it.
What does Ericsson make now?
The company sells infrastructure, software, and services in information and communications technology for telecommunications service providers and enterprises, including, among others, 3G, 4G, and 5G equipment, and Internet Protocol (IP) and optical transport systems.
How much can a Skycrane helicopter lift?
20,000 lbs.
Powered by massive, twin 4,500 horsepower engines, the aircraft is capable of lifting payloads approaching 20,000 lbs., which in the past have included United States Army tanks, other helicopters and heavy munitions.
How much water can a Skycrane carry?
The tank can hold 2,500 gallons (9,500 liters) of water or retardant. It has a fuel capacity of 1,300 gallons (4,900 liters). Erickson Air Crane Company bought the manufacturing license and type certificate from Sikorsky in 1992.
How many gallons does a Skycrane hold?
The Aircrane can be fitted with a 2,650 US gal (10,000 L) fixed retardant tank to assist in the control of bush fires, and it has proven itself admirably in this role. The helicopter is capable of refilling its entire tank of water in 45 seconds from a water slide 18 in (46 cm) thick.
What Ericsson owns?
Ericsson
| Ericsson’s headquarters in Kista, Stockholm | |
|---|---|
| Owners | Investor AB (8.00%; 23.79% votes) AB Industrivärden (2.61%; 15.14% votes) AMF Tjänstepension & AMF Fonder (1.87%; 4.36% votes) |
| Number of employees | 101,322 (2021) |
| Subsidiaries | Cradlepoint Emodo iconectiv inCode Consulting Red Bee Media |
| Website | www.ericsson.com |
Which is better TCS or Ericsson?
Overall Rating Ericsson-Worldwide employees rated their Compensation & Benefits 0.6 higher than Tata Consultancy Services employees rated theirs. Ericsson-Worldwide employees rated their Senior Management 0.3 higher than Tata Consultancy Services employees rated theirs.