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Referenced article published on flyingmag.com on May 31, 2023 written by Jack Daleo. Link to original article:
Longtime Rotorcraft and UAV Developer Acquires Former Sikorsky Plant
Oh, what a time to be alive! The era of rotorcraft is far from over, it’s simply getting a 21st-century facelift! Piasecki Aircraft Corp. (PiAC), a name that echoes the legacy of aviation pioneers, is taking the lead on this expedition. This audacious entity has just seized the reins of the erstwhile Sikorsky plant in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, embarking on a mission to convert it into a breeding ground for avant-garde aviation technology.
Imagine the wonder of this place! A hive of research, development, and testing, humming with the promise of VTOL aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and other mind-boggling technologies yet to be conceived. At the heart of it all, the PA-890, the slowed-rotor, winged compound eVTOL helicopter, poised to be the world’s first zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell rotorcraft. When completed, this mechanical marvel will slash noise pollution and operating costs compared to the fossil-fueled behemoths of yesteryear.
And wait, there’s more! Projects like the Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) – a multi-purpose, tilt-ducted VTOL aircraft that’s as comfortable carrying crew as it is flying solo on a mission. And let’s not forget the ingenious Adaptive Digital Automated Pilotage Technology (ADAPT), which could revolutionize flight safety and affordability with its intelligent system that reallocates commands in real-time to adapt to changing flight conditions.
The Coatesville facility, scheduled to fling open its doors this fall, promises to be a powerhouse of innovation. What an exhilarating prospect to have this storied plant revived, with the potential to foster up to 400 jobs within five years. The skies are set to be a-buzz with the progress of this aviation luminary, etching an indelible new chapter in the annals of flight history. Gear up, my fellow flight enthusiasts, because our journey to the future just got a whole lot more exciting!
