Connecticut-based Sikorsky Aircraft, a division of United Technologies, has won an initial $1.24bn contract to develop and build six US presidential helicopters, with plans to develop a 21-strong fleet by 2023.
Following the announcement of the deal announced yesterday by the Pentagon, Sikorsky said the specialist aircraft would be based on the company’s S-92; a twin-engined, medium-lift model that it says is used as a head of state transport by 10 countries. Sikorsky, who was the only bidder for the lucrative contract, has agreed to partner with fellow…
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