Igor I Sikorsky

The Legendary Aviation Pioneer

Latest News & Articles

NEWS-2024-01

Sikorsky Recognizes Rescues

The life-saving power of the helicopter was clear soon after Sikorsky Aircraft began S-47 production in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1942.
2024_Igors-Dream-Release-Event_thumb

Sikorsky Archives Participates in Two Roads Brewing’s 2024 Igor’s Dream Release Day

The Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives will take part in the 12th annual release of Two Roads Brewing's Igor's Dream Imperial Stout on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
NEWS-2023-10-cover

Sikorsky Art: The “Might-Have-Beens”

Sikorsky engineers have long drawn or painted concept aircraft that never flew, but their art revealed ideas that advanced real-world flight. These "Might-Have-Been" concepts are the focus of this month's newsletter.
Unveiling of the Sikorsky Archives at SHU's West Campus - Sacred Heart University photo by Tracy Deer-Mirek 10/12/2023

Sikorsky Archives Opens New Home at Sacred Heart University

On 12 October 2023, the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives formally opened its new home at Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Connecticut.
NEWS-2023-07-tablet

Sikorsky to Go – The Field Service Representatives

Sikorsky Field Representatives have long traveled the world to share technical expertise with customers. they remain the primary point of contact for Sikorsky's military and commercial customers.
s-47-11 tablet

Operation Ivory Soap and the Largest Helicopter Rescue of WWII

Paul J. Fardink, retired U.S. Army Lt Col, reveals the full story of Operation Ivory Soap, a secret WWII operation involving Sikorsky helicopters to repair damaged aircraft in the Pacific.

Learn about the Life of Igor Sikorsky

Already an established Russian aviation pioneer, Igor Sikorsky arrived in New York on March 30, 1919 brimming with dreams and aspirations for a new life and continued career in aviation.  His passport reveals that he entered America to “construct aircraft”.

Igor Sikorsky had three careers in aviation: designing fixed wing aircraft in Russia including the first multi-engine aircraft, designing fixed wing aircraft including flying boats in America, and pioneering the helicopter and rotorcraft.

Join the archives

The mission of the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives is to acquire, manage, protect and make accessible to qualified persons for research and educational purposes, historical documents and memorabilia associated with Igor I. Sikorsky, his life and his careers in aviation, and the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, as well as related predecessor companies.