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Publish Date : 13-May-2013

Cherokee Nation Industries has signed a contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a leading firm in production and service of military and commercial aircraft. The deal is worth a $5.1 million.

The tribal enterprise will be responsible for the supply of frame and instrument panel assembly for the S-300C helicopter, a highly versatile piston-engine rotorcraft.

Principal Chief Bill John Baker, said, "Aerospace and defense manufacturing is a core industry in Oklahoma and our business portfolio. The Cherokee Nation plays a vital role in this industry and is proud to have earned a new multimillion dollar contract with Sikorsky. This new contract creates more jobs in an advanced, high-tech industry."

Recently, Cherokee Nation Industries was honored with a 2013 Sikorsky Gold Supplier award in recognition of the company's exceptional delivery of high quality products in the timeframe needed.

The contract which is for a period of 18-month allocates $4 million towards the production of 84 instrument panels integrating all flight instruments, with the exception of customer-specified radios.

Additionally, CNI will also have to provide frame assembly for 74 aircraft.

Chris Moody, president of Cherokee Nation Industries, said, "We have developed a long-standing relationship with Sikorsky and, through that relationship, established a reputation for excellence in our field. We are honored to have the opportunity to expand our work."

Moody added, "Maintaining this status rating in such a competitive market is a true testament to our unwavering dedication to quality customer service. We will continue to work hard every day to ensure the Cherokee Nation is well represented and that the integrity of our industry remains of the highest caliber."

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