New Marine One helicopters expected to fly soon

Marine Helicopter Squadron One, known as HMX-1, already has its first four Sikorsky VH-92 helicopters.

Marine Corps General Gregory Masiello, Program Executive Officer for air anti-submarine warfare, assault, and special mission programs, said at the Navy League’s Sea Air Space conference: “The squadron and the program are ready today. We have enough aircraft for the initial usage, we have enough pilots that are trained, we have the support equipment.”

The White House Military Office and the Marine Corps are working on a plan to commission the new helicopter. The Marines are also planning to shift pilots from the current Marine One helicopters to the VH-92. “I think that will all coalesce over the next few months and you will see the VH-92s in service shortly,” Masiello said.