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February 18, 2016

Erickson will use its helicopters to install 160 power towers in the Middle Himalayas

  • The Oregon contractor is analyzing ways to keep crews safe in the area between India and Pakistan.
    • By GREG STILES
    Mail Tribune

    Photo from Erickson [enlarge]
    S-64 Aircranes will place towers in India. The S-64 is the civilian version of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe used by the U.S. Army.

    MEDFORD, Ore. — Erickson is gearing up for its first project in India, where the aviation company has signed a deal to install nearly 160 power transmission towers.


     
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