Trump Announces $6 Million White House Helipad Funded by Sikorsky to Protect South Lawn
President Donald Trump announced a new project to build a beautiful helipad on the White House South Lawn. The project aims to prevent damage to the grass caused by the powerful exhaust of the new VH-92A Patriot helicopters. Aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky will fund the $6 million installation to accommodate the next generation of Marine One aircraft. The White House is speeding up the construction timeline to ensure the helipad is ready for an upcoming state visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. This acceleration has increased the project cost by $875,000. While the manufacturer is covering the primary construction costs, records show the additional expenses for the faster schedule are part of a broader makeover of the White House grounds.
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