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Sikorsky Aircraft Mourns Passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky, 1925 – 2025

16 hours ago
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  • Sergei I. Sikorsky, son of aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky, passed away at the age of 100.
  • He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and had a 41-year career at Sikorsky.
  • Sergei played a key role in Sikorsky's growth into a leading helicopter manufacturer.
  • He held various roles including international marketing, sales, and division vice president.
  • Even after retirement, Sergei remained active as a goodwill ambassador for Sikorsky.
  • The Sergei I. Sikorsky Flight Center was dedicated in his honor in 2019.