The S-92A is an upgrade package proposed for existing Sikorsky S‑92 helicopters. The concept was first announced at Heli-Expo 2019 alongside the development of the S-92B, which incorporates several technical improvements including the General Electric CT7-8A6 engines, a Phase IV main gearbox, and elements of Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy technology, such as autonomous landing capabilities including Rig Approach 2.0 designed for offshore oil and gas operations.
The S-92A program was intended to allow operators to upgrade existing S-92A aircraft to incorporate selected improvements derived from the S-92B development.
In 2020, VIH Aviation Group was announced as the launch customer for the S-92A upgrade kit. However, as of 2025, no in-service S-92A has been fully converted to the S-92A configuration, largely because the Phase IV main gearbox, a key component of the upgrade, remains in the final stages of certification.
In 2026, an undisclosed country ordered two aircraft for head-of-state transport that will be assembled by Sikorsky Aircraft in the S-92A configuration. In addition, three further S-92A aircraft are planned for manufacture and final assembly at Sikorsky facilities in Stratford, Connecticut and Owego, New York.
The S-92A program was intended to allow operators to upgrade existing S-92A aircraft to incorporate selected improvements derived from the S-92B development.
In 2020, VIH Aviation Group was announced as the launch customer for the S-92A upgrade kit. However, as of 2025, no in-service S-92A has been fully converted to the S-92A configuration, largely because the Phase IV main gearbox, a key component of the upgrade, remains in the final stages of certification.
In 2026, an undisclosed country ordered two aircraft for head-of-state transport that will be assembled by Sikorsky Aircraft in the S-92A configuration. In addition, three further S-92A aircraft are planned for manufacture and final assembly at Sikorsky facilities in Stratford, Connecticut and Owego, New York.
S-92A+ News |
S-92A+ Enters Production for Head-of-State Customer
06-Mar-26 - Sikorsky prepares the first production batch of S-92A+ helicopters, with aircraft to be assembled in Stratford and Owego for a new head-of-state transport customer and future offshore-energy operators. #Sikorsky
Sikorsky Unveils S-92A+ and S-92B
07-Mar-19 - The new S-92B (and old aircraft upgraded as S-92A+) has been enhanced for offshore and SAR operations with new engines, gearboxes, enlarged cabin windows, MATRIX technology and Rig Approach 2.0 #S92B List of Operators of S-92A+ |
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