Sikorsky’s S-92® Legacy of Heroes (LOH) demonstration Helicopter was shown on display across five cities in India, beginning March 20. The tour commenced in the United States in September and has also visited Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore and Thailand. The last place it visited was India, with stops in five cities Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Mumbai. A six-member crew had conducted briefings during the tour to highlight the multi-mission capability of the aircraft, which includes Search and Rescue (SAR) missions as well as a variety of transportation missions for accessing offshore oil and gas rigs, coastal surveillance, emergency medical transport and VIP transportation.

Movers International Pvt. Ltd. was appointed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to handle their helicopter logistics of the prestigious movement of The Legacy of Heroes tour in India.

The Legacy of Heroes tour to India followed a series of successful global visits where customers and community residents welcomed the aircraft and celebrated the exemplary and heroic actions of those who fly and maintain Sikorsky aircrafts around the world.

Sikorsky, as part of its endeavour to recognize first responders to natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies around the globe, launched an S-92 Helicopter World Tour titled “Legacy of Heroes”. The S 92 helicopter registration number N 146UK has already visited Americas, Europe, Asia (Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand) and arrived at the Chennai port on 16th March 2012. The India segment of the Tour extended until 20th April and covered several cities, including Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Mumbai.

Flight Demonstrations: During its time in India, the aircraft was demonstrated to senior members of India’s Ministry of Defence and Homeland Security, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, BSF, NSG and other Government agencies. It was also demonstrated to civil aviation, state governments and aircraft operators.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Sikorsky has teamed up with the United Way of India to plan events that recognize the achievements of the men who were the first responders to save human lives from Armed forces, a number of selected citizens of India and the brave children recognized by Government of India. It has arranged to demonstrate the aircraft to the youth of India, including underprivileged children and students.

There were various challenges to face while planning logistics and transportation of the helicopter in India, like, safety of the helicopter, small road travel time between the port and airports, restriction to exposure to the local public, avoiding media attention, height of the helicopter, airworthy road movement, entry into restricted areas, like airports; permissions from various government bodies etc. Movers’ Event and Project Team flawlessly handled these sensitive and complex logistics.

Company Info: Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, develops and produces civil certified helicopters and their derivatives. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., U.S.A., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., U.S.A., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

October, 2014: Movers International Pvt. Ltd. was appointed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to handle the customs management for a helicopter (for both inbound and outbound traffic) which included the logistics of transporting it from the port to the airport.

The various challenges faced while planning logistics and transportation of the helicopter were - safety of the helicopter, small roads, travel time between the port and airport, restriction on exposure to the local public, avoiding media attention, height of the helicopter, airworthy road movement, entry into restricted areas, permission from various government bodies among many others. The Mover's International's Event and Project Team handled these sensitive and complex logistics, flawlessly.

August, 2015: Cargo Excellence Award (2014-15) given to Movers International for their outstanding performance and support accorded to Ethiopian Airlines.

April, 2016: One part of the project was moved (as break bulk) from shipper’s plant at Hyderabad to Mumbai port & it took two weeks’ time to cover the distance. This Cargo was loaded on TWO MAFI. This sailed Ex MUMBAI Port To Beirut Port in Lebanon.
Another part (containerized cargo) of this project was shipped on 15 containers (9x40’OT + 2x40’FR + 3x40’HC + 1x20’OT) Ex Nhava Sheva Port To Beirut Port in Lebanon .

Total worth of this entire project including Break Bulk was almost One Million USD (USD 992400/-)

Nov, 2016: Movers International has opened its operational office @ ICD Dadri for facilitation of effective & speedy operational process.

March, 2018: Movers International has opened its new branch and 15th office in Kochi (Kerala)