Aircraft
Navy Issues RFP for Presidential Helo; V-22 Joins Fleet
Marine Helicopter Squadron One officially introduced the MV-22B Osprey during a ceremony in Quantico, Va., on May 4. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)
Marine Helicopter Squadron One officially introduced the MV-22B Osprey during a ceremony in Quantico, Va., on May 4. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)

The U.S. Navy restarted the VXX Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program by issuing a final request for proposals on May 3. The next day, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) officially welcomed a new type into the presidential fleet–the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor–which will be used in a support role to carry White House staff and reporters following the President.