Instant Alert: The next presidential helicopter is coming

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The next presidential helicopter is coming by Amanda Macias on Jul 26, 2016, 1:58 PM Advertisement Since 1953, Sikorsky's helicopters have served every US commander-in-chief since President Dwight D. Eisenhower and that legacy is poised to continue with the VH-92A program. Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of Lockheed Martin, won the $1.24 billion US Navy contract in 2014 to develop six new presidential helicopters.  On Monday, Lockheed Martin announced the VH-92A program team "successfully demonstrated that the design meets the system requirements." In short, it's all happening. The aircraft will now enter production and test flights are scheduled for 2017. SEE ALSO: There is no other helicopter in the world like Marine One — the president's No. 1 getaway vehicle   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011