Tag Archives: Chinook Helicopters

Boeing Delivers 20th CH-47F Chinook to the RNLAF

Boeing delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update. “Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager. “These state-of-the art …

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Boeing Signs First CH-47F Block II Chinook Production Contract

CH-47F Block II Chinook

Boeing and the U.S. Army have signed a $136 million contract for the first CH-47F Block II Chinooks. The Army exercised options for four contracted CH-47F Block II Chinooks with the aircraft scheduled for delivery beginning 2023. Separately, the Army awarded Boeing a $29 million advanced procurement contract for the …

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British C-17 and Chinook fleets to be upgraded

The RAF will be boosted by an investment of almost £400 million to enhance the capabilities of two of its vital assets – the C-17 Globemaster aircraft and the CH-47 Chinook helicopter.  The UK’s C-17 fleet – which recently played a key role in the UK’s evacuation from Afghanistan – …

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