Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is preparing to produce the first batch of S-92A+ helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship heavy-lift commercial aircraft. The new A+ model will be manufactured and assembled at the company’s facilities in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, with additional orders anticipated from government and offshore energy operators.
The production programme marks an important step for the S-92 platform, which continues to serve a range of demanding missions worldwide. According to Sikorsky, the enhanced model reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to modernise the fleet while ensuring it can meet growing global demand.
A 14th country has recently placed an order for two S-92A+ helicopters for head-of-state transport. Sikorsky will assemble these aircraft alongside three additional units as part of the initial production run. The manufacturer has the capability to produce up to 12 S-92A+ helicopters annually to support increasing demand across a range of roles, including personnel and cargo transport, offshore energy support, firefighting and military operations.
At Sikorsky’s headquarters in Stratford, skilled technicians will manufacture key dynamic components for the aircraft, including the main gearbox, rotor blades and drivetrains. Final assembly activities will take place in Owego, where the workforce has significant experience with the platform, having previously delivered 23 U.S. presidential helicopters derived from the S-92A design.
The S-92 programme continues to attract global interest. In 2025, Sikorsky delivered two S-92A helicopters to head-of-state customers in Asia and the Middle East, further strengthening the aircraft’s presence in government transport fleets worldwide.
