New Agreement Positions Connecticut To Be Production Home for New Helicopter Lines and Keeps Sikorsky’s Headquarters in the State Through 2042
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin that may bring potential new helicopter lines to Sikorsky’s Stratford facility, sustain more than 7,000 jobs, and keep Sikorsky’s headquarters in Connecticut through 2042. Lockheed Martin, the parent company of Sikorsky, is bidding on helicopter programs that will replace several existing programs, including the legendary Black Hawk. The agreement, which needs legislative approval from the Connecticut General Assembly, provides up to $75 million in incentives depending on the level of work secured. “Today is an important milestone in our ongoing partnership with Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky,” Governor Lamont said. “If approved, this agreement will support new helicopter production in Connecticut and help enable…