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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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Tags: Boeing CH47F Chinook US Army
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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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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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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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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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