In 2024, the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (now a Lockheed Martin company) continues the work—developing the and Defiant X helicopters for the U.S. Army. The corporate culture still references "Captain Sikorsky’s work ethic": a relentless pursuit of safety, vertical lift efficiency, and pilot-centric design.
Starting his work in Kiev, Sikorsky's early attempts at helicopters in 1909 and 1910 failed due to a lack of lightweight, powerful engines. He pivoted to fixed-wing aircraft, where he achieved rapid success: Igor Sikorsky | History | Research Starters - EBSCO captain sikorsky work