Sikorsky Pays for White House Helipad | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

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…