Sikorsky Pays for White House Helipad | US News

Sikorsky’s quietly footing the bill for a new White House helipad — thanks to President Trump’s surprise discovery that their latest Marine One choppers are way more powerful than expected. As a goodwill gesture, Sikorsky’s paying for the pad, which Trump then requested be adorned with a carved White House seal. The new helicopters, completed in 2024, are built for superior performance and heavier payloads — and Trump’s not thrilled about grass landings, which rip turf right out. It’s a slick example of corporate responsibility meeting presidential needs — and the helipad’s construction is just getting started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82d7251209c4a6d1