The Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, located in Horseheads, NY, was incorporated in 1939 by three Schweizer brothers , who built their first glider in 1930. Primarily a manufacturer of sailplanes and helicopters, Schweizer is now a diversified aerospace company. Currently the oldest privately-owned aircraft company in the United States, Schweizer signed an agreement in August 2004 to be acquired by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut.
Schweizer primarily produces light, piston-engined helicopters for use in utility and flight-training roles. The Schweizer 300CBi is one of the most widely-used training helicopters in the world, eclipsed only by the Robinson R22. The popularity of Schweizer helicopters for training purposes has risen in recent years due to FAA regulations concerning the use of the Robinson R22 in a training environment.
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