CH-47 Chinook

Mar- 2023 -

7 March

Air

Yesterday a Royal Air Force Chinook operated by a 27 Squadron crew out of RAF Odiham headed to Holbeach Ranges to conduct a Gunnery sortie.

Royal Air Force Conducts Airborne Gunnery Training With Chinooks

The UK Royal Air Force has conducted live-fire training with CH-47 helicopters to assess the difficulty and accuracy of airborne weapons.

Jan- 2023 -

24 January

Asia Pacific

An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment taxis through a water arch to celebrate Boeing Aircrewman Instructor, Andrew Fieldhouse as he completes a final flight in the CH-47 Chinook at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** On 29 June 2022, before his retirement former Australian Army and now Boeing Aircrewman Instructor, Andrew Fieldhouse took one last flight in a 5th Aviation Regiment Chinook helicopter. In recognition of his years of service, the Townsville Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting team provided a Water Arch Salute where he was greeted by well-wishers to mark the final flight. Andrew Fieldhouse served a total of 40 years of which 30 were served with the Army Aviation capability.

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Extend Australian Army Chinook Fleet Support

Australia has awarded Boeing a $28.8 million contract to extend support services for 14 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

4 January

Air

Joe Saballa

Egypt Buys 12 Chinook Helicopters From Boeing in $426M Deal

Boeing has secured a $426-million contract to deliver 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the Egyptian Air Force.

Dec- 2022 -

7 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $1.5B Sale of Helicopters to South Korea

The United States announced the approval of a $1.5 billion sale of 18 CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters and other equipment to South Korea.

Nov- 2022 -

16 November

Air

Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Completes Upgraded CH-47F Delivery to the Netherlands

Boeing has handed over the 20th and final CH-47F Chinook advanced multi-mission helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Oct- 2022 -

26 October

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines Secures US Alternative to Scrapped Russian Helicopter Deal: President

The Philippine government has secured an American alternative to the Russian military helicopter deal the previous administration canceled in the wake of the Ukraine war.

4 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Orders More CH-47F Chinook Helicopters From Boeing

The US Army has placed an order for an additional two CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from American aerospace giant Boeing.

Aug- 2022 -

31 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Army Grounds Workhorse Chinook Helicopter

The US Army has grounded its fleet of workhorse H-47 Chinook helicopters, an icon of US wars from Vietnam to the Middle East.

25 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Airdrop Tests Infantry Squad Vehicles

The US Army has conducted low-velocity airdrops of infantry squad vehicles after General Motors Defense applied changes to the carriers.

24 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

UK, NATO Allies Compete for ‘Parachuting Glory’

UK Army paratroopers competed against NATO airborne forces at the “Leapfest” international military parachuting competition.

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