U.S. Army approves rapid fielding of CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopters to modernise heavy-lift fleet
The U.S. Army has approved rapid fielding of the CH-47F Block II helicopter, authorising procurement for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
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Boeing: UK Chinook conducts first flight with Infrared Suppression System
A Chinook Mark 6 helicopter in the UK has completed its first flight equipped with extended exhaust mounts as part of the Chinook Infrared Suppression System (IRSS) programme
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Boeing advances Chinook helicopter with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
Boeing has introduced a significant enhancement to the Chinook helicopter through the integration of a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
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Virtual maintenance trainer accepted into service for RAF Chinook technicians
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) was awarded a £7 million contract in 2023 to deliver the VMT, with a two-year lead time to acceptance into service.
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Boeing to supply additional MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters to U.S. Special Opreations Forces
Boeing has been awarded a USD 240 million contract by the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters.
Japan orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift transport capabilities.
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Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system
Collins Aerospace has received a contract to equip a fleet of new H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air Force with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) avionics management suite.
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Boeing offers CH-47 Chinook for Poland’s heavy transport helicopter needs
The CH-47F Block II helicopter is the newest iteration of the Chinook, providing increased lift and range.
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U.S. Army Special Operations orders two more MH-47G Block II Chinooks from Boeing
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing a USD 115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft.
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First German pilots complete training for CH-47 Chinook helicopter
The first two German pilots have successfully completed their training on the new heavy transport helicopter, the CH-47F Chinook.
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Boeing delivers first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter to U.S. Army
In support of ongoing U.S. Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook.
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Chinook for the Bundeswehr: Boeing awards ESG ESOH-analysis contract
Boeing has commissioned ESG to conduct an analysis of the extensive ground support equipment for the 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters ordered by the Bundeswehr.
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