Erickson expands as profits rise

USA-basedheavy lift helicopter operator and manufacturer Erickson Air-Crane reported a 53% increase in third quarter earnings to achieve US$ 17.6 million.

Erickson, which manufactures, maintains and makes spare parts for its fleet of Sikorsky-64 helicopters, reported a 29% revenue gain over the third quarter of 2011 to $76.3 million.…