The first test helicopter, Engineering Development Model 0 (EDM 0), completed its testing at the end of August, having logged more than 80 hours of ground and flight testing, over a period of three months. The second test platform was delivered in early September and is already undergoing the necessary modification changes.

Sikorsky’s Programme Director, Spencer Elani, said: “Completing these three milestones on or ahead of schedule is a fantastic accomplishment. We are committed to executing this program on-time and within budget. These achievements keep this program moving forward”.

US Marine Corps Col. Robert Pridgen, Programme Manager for the Naval Air Systems Command’s Presidential Helicopters Program Office, said: “This is but one of many steps toward the replacement for our Presidential Fleet of helicopters. I am pleased how effectively we’ve gotten out of the gate and established a solid foundation on which we’ll mature the detailed design work of this important program. This team is focused and disciplined. We must maintain both to ensure we meet or exceed the expectations of a program such as the VH-92A in the months ahead.”