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Mar
10
2023

BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE TO ACQUIRE SIX BOEING CH-47D CHINOOK HELICOPTERS

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BILLINGS, MONTANA (March 10, 2023): Billings Flying Service (BFS) is in final negotiations to purchase six Netherlands Defense Ministry surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. The sale was approved by the Netherlands’ Defense Material Sales committee at the end of 2022.

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Tags: Billings Flying Service CH-47D Chinook Netherlands Defense Ministry
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Jan
03
2023

Egypt Purchases New Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to Modernize Fleet

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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3, 2023 — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign military sale, Egypt will replace its fleet of CH-47D aircraft with the modern F model, and benefit from its advanced multi-mission capabilities.

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Tags: CH-47F Chinook Egyptian Air Force US Army
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Nov
15
2022

Nick Nenadovic Named President of Billings Flying Service

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NOV 15, 2022, Billings, Montana: Billings Flying Service (BFS), a family-owned helicopter heavy-lift and aerial firefighting service and CH-47 Chinook MRO, is pleased to announce it has appointed Nick Nenadovic as president of the company. Nenadovic will work hand in hand with the Blain Family to develop a leadership team to drive strategic growth, build customer engagement and experience, and position the company for expanded success. 

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Nov
14
2022

Boeing Delivers 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force

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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2022 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] 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 aircraft will significantly improve their defense and humanitarian assistance capabilities.”

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Tags: Boeing CH-47F Chinook Royal Netherlands Air Force
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Oct
06
2022

U.S. Army Orders Additional Enhanced CH-47F Block II Chinooks

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PHILADELPHIA —The U.S. Army is continuing to modernize its heavy-lift helicopter fleet with an order for two more Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Block II Chinooks and long lead funding for additional aircraft.

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Mar
03
2022

Boeing Secures Order for Additional MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters from U.S. Army

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PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2022 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] extends its partnership with the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) with an order for six additional MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters. The award, valued at $195 million, brings the total number of MH-47G Block II aircraft under contract with the USASOAC to 36.

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Feb
02
2022

First Upgraded Chinook Helicopter Delivered to Spain

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MADRID, Feb. 2, 2022 — The first remanufactured CH-47 Chinook helicopter was delivered to the Spanish Army at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Spanish Army Airmobile Forces in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid. The aircraft is the first of 17 that will modernize the Spanish Chinook fleet, upgrading their existing CH-47D-model aircraft to the newer CH-47F model.

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Tags: Boeing CH-47 Chinook Spanish Army
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Nov
29
2021

Boeing to Deliver Additional Chinook Helicopters to U.S. Army Special Operations

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PHILADELPHIA, — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build six more MH-47G Block II Chinooks for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command as part of a $246.48 million contract.

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