Industry devises plans to keep helicopter fleet capable for decades
The UH-60, AH-64 and CH-47 may need to fly for decades more, even as the Army brings future aircraft into its fleet.
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The UH-60, AH-64 and CH-47 may need to fly for decades more, even as the Army brings future aircraft into its fleet.
It's been roughly four years since the service put the brakes on buying the CH-47F Chinook Block II configuration, but a decision is expected this calendar year.
The U.S. Army is hoping the latest foreign military sale of the CH-47 will alleviate pressure to buy the latest variant for its own active duty force.
The US Army has awarded Boeing a $426 million contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force.
--Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities --Deliveries anticipated to begin