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FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production, targets 2026 FAA certification despite gearbox test-stand delays

Sikorsky has restarted production of its upgraded S-92A+, launching an initial five-aircraft run (targeting 12/yr) and moving assembly to Owego, N.Y., while building three 'white-tail' head-of-state airframes. The company still expects FAA type approval in 2026 despite test-stand problems delaying the redesigned main gearbox’s approval.

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