Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Credits DoD For Its "Wise Decision" To Put Program Back On
Track
A few days ago, Connecticut-based helicopter maker Sikorsky and
Lockheed Martin
announced that they would be partnering to develop the next
generation Presidential helicopter, following the protracted and
ultimately unsuccessful VH-71 program. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi
Rell (pictured) issued the following statement Wednesday concerning
the announcement that the companies are teaming together to bid on
the U.S. Navy’s VXX presidential helicopter program:
“The news that Sikorsky –
the provider of the Marine One fleet for every president since
Dwight D. Eisenhower – is teaming with Lockheed Martin to
compete for the next generation of the presidential helicopter
program is good for Connecticut and good for the nation. Our
President should be carried in an American-built
helicopter.”
“Sikorsky’s successful
history and experience in providing and maintaining this fleet is
tremendously valuable. In partnership with Lockheed Martin, it
offers a great opportunity for our state to continue its unique
legacy in aerospace research, design and construction. The
outstanding work force based in Stratford, with their record of
excellence in commercial, military and VIP transportation aircraft,
will be highly competitive in this future acquisition
program.”
“The Department of Defense
deserves credit for its wise decision to get the presidential
helicopter program back on track with the VXX. And we applaud the
corporate leadership and work force here in Connecticut for their
outstanding record of success – and look forward to seeing
that record continue for years to come.”
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