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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK to enhance RAF fleet with 14 New CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopters
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is poised to sign an agreement with the United States for the acquisition of 14 CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopters.
Honeywell T55 engines to power Germany’s first Chinook helicopters
Honeywell will supply 105 T55-GA-714A engines to support Germany’s procurement of new CH-47F aircraft, the country’s first fleet of Chinook helicopters.
Boeing secures contract for Six MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters
The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft.
Honeywell wins T55 engine contract
Honeywell announced it has received an order for 41 T55-GA-714A engines to support South Korea’s procurement of new CH-47F aircraft.
Netherlands helicopter force familiarise with mountainous terrain
Under exercise High Blaze 23, Chinook, Cougar, NH90 and Apache helicopter crews were exposed to operations in mountainous terrain.