Erickson is a leading global provider of aviation services specializing in defense and national security, manufacturing and MRO, and commercial services such as firefighting, powerline construction, timber harvesting, HVAC & specialty, and oil and gas. Erickson operates a fleet of approximately 69 rotary-wing (light, medium, and heavy) and fixed-wing aircraft, including 20 heavy-lift S-64 Aircranes. Founded in 1971, Erickson is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and maintains operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia.