Sikorsky Family Patriarch Sergei I. Sikorsky Passes Away at 100
Sergei I. Sikorsky, son of helicopter pioneer Igor Sikorsky and a key figure in the aviation industry, passed away at age 100. He served in WWII, had a 41-year career at Sikorsky where he contributed significantly to the company's growth and helicopter development, and remained active in promoting his family's legacy. The Sikorsky Flight Center was named in his honor, reflecting his lasting impact on aviation and helicopter technology.