Erickson Incorporated manufactures, sells, operates, maintains, and leases utility aircraft for transport of people and cargo in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Australia. The company also provides defense and national security; aero systems manufacturing, and maintenance repair and overhaul; civil aviation; and aircraft sale services. Erickson Incorporated was formerly known as Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated and changed its name to Erickson Incorporated in April 2014. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Portland, Oregon with additional offices worldwide.