An artist’s rendering of the planned Sikorsky VH-92A presidential helicopter. Sikorsky Image
Lockheed Martin announced the successful first flight of a test VH-92A, configured for use by Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), and ultimately destined to transport the President and other dignitaries. Read More
An artist’s rendering of the planned Sikorsky VH-92A presidential helicopter. Sikorsky Image
The next presidential helicopter program has passed its critical design review ahead of the first test flight in 2017, Sikorsky said in a Monday statement. Read More
An artist’s rendering of Sikorsky’s bid for the VXX presidential helicopter. Sikorsky Photo
The U.S. Navy has selected the Sikorsky S-92 for the VXX Presidential Helicopter program as part of a $1.24 billion contract award. The helicopter will be known as Marine One when the president is aboard, according to a Wednesday Pentagon contract announcement. Read More
An artist’s rendering of Sikorsky’s bid for the VXX presidential helicopter. Sikorsky Photo
The U.S. Navy hopes to select a contractor for the VXX Presidential helicopter program — known as Marine One when the president is aboard — sometime in May. Read More
An artist’s rendering of Sikorsky’s bid for the VXX presidential helicopter. Sikorsky Photo
A modified version of Sikorsky’s S-92 commercial helicopter will likely be the only bid to replace the long-serving VH-3D Sea King as the next presidential helicopter, according to a Wednesday report in Defense News. Read More
