Chinooks

Military Aviation News March 27, 2025

U.S. Army Special Operations Orders Five Additional Boeing MH-47G Block II Chinooks

– Army Special Operations now has 51 MH-47G aircraft under contract – Efforts continue to modernize the entire fleet with enhanced capabilities PHILADELPHIA, March 27,…

Military Aviation News January 3, 2023

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

– Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities – Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 The U.S….

Military Aviation News December 15, 2009

MOD UK ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR 22 NEW BATTLE-WINNING CHINOOKS

The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced…

Military Aviation News November 12, 2009

RAF Chinooks at heart of Afghan campaign

RAF Chinooks are engaged in some of the most audacious and difficult aviation operations the UK has ever conducted, according to Chinook Force Commander, Group…

Military Aviation News August 25, 2009

Costly Software Blunder Grounds British Military Helicopters for 8 Years

LONDONÂ â€”Â A batch of high-tech military helicopters has been out of service for eight years in one of the British military’s costliest procurement blunders. The…

Military Aviation News August 10, 2009

Boeing Receives $1.15B Contract for 15 Canadian Chinooks

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has received a US$1.15 billion contract from the Canadian…