14-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Boeing have today announced major program deliveries for the fourth quarter of 2024, and thus the full year numbers too. Quarter 4 AH-64 Apache (New) 6 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 10 CH-47 Chinook (New) 2 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 2 MH-139 3 Full year 2024 AH-64 Apache (New) 16 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 34 CH-47 Chinook (New) 4... Read more
10-Dec-2024Source: Boeing
The U.S. Army ordered three additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks from Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The Lot 3 contract award, valued at $135 million, is a part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing modernization efforts. “It is critical soldiers get to their destinations and have the equipment they need to accomplish the mission,” said Heather McBryan, vice... Read more
29-Nov-2024Source: US DoD
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $113,144,453 modification (P00004) to contract W58RGZ-22-F-0407 to remanufacture Block 1 CH-47F aircraft into Block 2. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2026. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.... Read more
27-Nov-2024Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $600,306,607 modification (P00036) exercising the five-year option period of a five-year base contract (SPE4AX-20-D-9001) with one five-year option period for V-22 Planned Maintenance Interval consumable market baskets. This is a fixed-price, incentive, performance-based contract. The ordering period end date is Nov. 30,... Read more
21-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The UK is to decommission 31 helicopters earlier than planned, said John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom in a statement yesterday. Fourteen Chinook and 17 Puma helicopters were previously expected to have a few more flying years before retirement, but were part of a wide-ranging scrapping plan targeted at saving... Read more
19-Nov-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded an $18,686,939 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001925F0015) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides research, development, test, evaluation, program management, and engineering support for integrated aircraft survivability equipment in support of CMV-22 Osprey retrofit efforts for Navy. Work will be performed in Ridley Park,... Read more
8-Oct-2024Source: Boeing
The first of eight Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army completed a successful first flight Aug. 22 at the company’s Mesa, Ariz. site. “With its superior performance and flexible, easily configurable mission equipment, the Little Bird packs enormous versatility into a small, combat-proven package to get the... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $36,857,023 firm-fixed-price order (N0001924F50291) to a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides for the production and delivery of retrofit kits to include: 86 MV kits, 8 CMV kits, 20 CV kits, 8 kits for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, 6 CV Spares,... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $41,232,113 modification (P00035) exercising the first one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPRPA1-24-D-9001) with four one-year option periods for V-22 platform engineering and logistics sustainment support. This is a firm-fixed price requirements contract. The ordering period end date is Nov.... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services. “The Chinook has been a key part of the European defense and humanitarian relief missions for more than five decades and... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, recently completed a successful seven-hour flight test of its fuel-cell-powered small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS), SKIRON-XLE. The test flight, conducted at an airfield in Virginia, represents a significant advancement in flight endurance for the Group 2 platform. SKIRON-XLE is part of Aurora’s SKIRON sUAS product line, which also includes... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Boeing
The Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program. “We are honored the Government of Poland has placed their confidence in us,” said Vince Logsdon, vice president, International Business... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft, part of a Low Rate Initial Production order in 2023 for 13 helicopters, will be stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. “This aircraft will directly support ongoing U.S. Air Force modernization efforts,” said Azeem Khan,... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: Boeing
In June, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement on future helicopters. Including the new order, the Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft. “Whether it’s operating in the... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is being awarded a $115,158,530 firm-fixed-price modification to an existing delivery order (H9224122F0073) for procurement of MH-47G renew build rotary wing aircraft in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This order is funded with fiscal 2024 procurement, defense-wide and aircraft procurement, Army funds. The majority of the... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Boeing
In support of ongoing U.S. Army modernization efforts, Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration. “The CH-47F Block II provides capability improvements allowing the U.S. Army to lift more, fly farther... Read more
7-Jun-2024Source: SkyGrid
SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, is teaming with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to collaborate on integrating services, functions, and capabilities essential for operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This work is part of NASA Langley’s broader strategy to advance autonomous aviation and increase airspace safety and access. Led by NASA’s System-Wide Safety Project,... Read more
22-May-2024Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE] today announced plans to invest in several Québec-based enterprises, including a $110 million anchor investment for an Aerospace Development Centre in the new Espace Aéro Innovation Zone. The investments are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for its selection of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to fulfill its long-term multi-mission aircraft role.... Read more
14-May-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $13,980,295 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00071) against a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification increases the contract ceiling to provide continued post-production systems engineering and program management support for the V-22 Common Configuration Readiness and Modernization retrofit program for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in... Read more
30-Apr-2024Source: Boeing
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $178M contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towards full rate production is a critical step in supporting the Air Force’s... Read more
23-Apr-2024Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $11,395,042 modification (P00029) to a one-year base contract (SPRPA1-17-D-009U) with four one-year option periods for V-22 spare consumable and depot level repairable parts. This is a firm-fixed-price requirements contract. Locations of performance are Texas and Pennsylvania, with a May 10, 2024, performance... Read more
27-Mar-2024Source: Boeing
Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is being awarded a $96,222,530 firm-fixed-price modification to an existing delivery order, placed under a basic ordering agreement, (H9224122F0073) for the procurement of an MH-47G renew build for rotary wing aircraft. This will increase the award to an existing obligated amount of $404,746,474. The majority of the work will be... Read more
22-Mar-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $19,324,299 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0167) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides recurring and non-recurring engineering to complete software upgrades for the government of Japan in support of V-22 aircraft program. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (50%); Fort Worth,... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Billings Flying Service
Billings Flying Service (BFS) received a CFR exemption from 14 CFR 21.185(b) earlier this month, allowing it to proceed with the United States’ first ever restricted category airworthiness certification of ex-foreign military Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. BFS took delivery of six CH-47Ds from the Netherlands Defense Ministry in mid-2023. “Though seemingly small, approval of our... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded an $11,544,539 modification (P00013) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001921F0030) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification adds scope to procure three shipsets of proprotor gearboxes in support of the Nacelle Improvements Step 2 requirement for CV-22 aircraft. Work will be performed in Amarillo,... Read more
6-Feb-2024Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $87,984,634 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul and upgrade of the engine transmission assembly for the CH-47 Chinook. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 1, 2028. Army... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $23,305,660 cost-plus-fixed-fee, level of effort modification (P00016) to an order (N0001921F0008) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises an option to provide continued flight test support for the V-22 Osprey aircraft for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the government... Read more
4-Jan-2024Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading professional society dedicated to advancing vertical flight, announced today that Boeing’s Dr. Brahmananda Panda has been selected for the 2024 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship. The Lectureship is awarded to “an individual who has a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development and is skilled... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $10,315,188 modification (P00012) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive (firm-target) order (N0001921F0030) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises options to provide for retrofit installation of 12 Nacelle Improvement Kits and Conversion Area Harness onto CV-22 aircraft, as well as associated... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a firm-fixed-price modification to an existing delivery order (H92241-22-F-0073) with a value of $271,215,944 for procurement of MH-47G renew build rotary wing aircraft in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Fiscal 2023 and 2024 procurement and aircraft procurement, Army (APA) funds in the amount of $271,215,944... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $9,312,900 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price) contract for post-production support services for the AH-6 Light Attack Helicopter. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 27, 2027. Fiscal 2024 Foreign Military Sales (Saudi Arabia)... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: ForeFlight
ForeFlight, a Boeing company, the leading electronic flight bag provider for the General, Business, and Military Aviation markets, is introducing new subscription regions to facilitate the future rollout of government charts, documents and localized data for countries in these regions. New and existing ForeFlight customers can visit foreflight.com/buy to select their region as part of their subscription... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE:BA] continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last month. “Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $41,681,993 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0085) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides maintenance, logistics, and program management support to meet existing and future retrofit requirements for organizational, intermediate, and depot level repair efforts in support of the V-22 Osprey for the Navy,... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $41,217,704 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for V-22 platform engineering and logistics sustainment support. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods.... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Pennsylvania National Guard
On Nov. 10, 2003, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Larry Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Paul Barnes were piloting a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in northeastern Afghanistan when they received a call to assist U.S. Soldiers who were operating on the ground. The two pilots, members of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Company G, 104th Aviation Regiment,... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Boeing
The newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing [NYSE: BA] continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world’s premier attack helicopter. “We saw our hard work come to life with this first... Read more
29-Sep-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $9,910,038 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001923F0238) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides engineering, management, technical, and acquisition support for the implementation and sustainment of V-22 critical capability defect packages for V-22 avionics and flight controls systems for the Air Force, Navy, and... Read more
22-Sep-2023Source: Boeing
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $12,449,041 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 Block 2 spare aircraft parts. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2028. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is... Read more
21-Sep-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded an $11,284,194 modification (P00002) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001922F2046) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0006). This modification exercises an option to procure 38 rescue hoist mission kits in support of the CMV-22 Osprey fleet aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Brea,... Read more
31-Aug-2023Source: SkyGrid
SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, announced that Jia Xu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Amir Husain who will remain actively engaged with the company as a board member. Boeing has also added to its investment in SkyGrid to support the company’s future product strategy to be led by Xu. Xu brings decades of strategic,... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $11,636,578 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for CH-47F Block II systems support. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Wisk Aero (“Wisk”) and Archer Aviation (“Archer”) (NYSE: ACHR), leaders in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market, along with The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) (NYSE: BA) announced that they have reached a settlement to resolve the federal and state court litigation between the parties on undisclosed terms. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into a collaboration that... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025. Archer has landed a $215... Read more
25-Jul-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $393,091,720 modification (P00005) to contract W58RGZ-21-C-0015 for Apache AH-64E aircraft, supporting services, and equipment. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement, Army funds and Foreign Military Sales (Egypt and Kuwait) funds in the amount... Read more
24-Jul-2023Source: USMC
The investigation into the cause of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing MV-22B Osprey mishap in Glamis, California, on June 8, 2022, is complete. We have provided the results of the investigation to the families of our fallen Marines and provided all available resources to them during this difficult time. The... Read more
11-Jul-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $22,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 long lead items. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2024. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
7-Jul-2023Source: Boeing
As part of a U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sale (FMS), Boeing [NYSE: BA] received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain. As Boeing continues transitioning to building the advanced Block II configuration, the deal valued at up to $793 million represents the... Read more
28-Jun-2023Source: Korean Air
Korean Air recently delivered its first AH-6 helicopter fuselage commissioned by Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Korean Air signed a contract with Boeing in December 2021 to manufacture a total of eight fuselages for AH-6 helicopters that will undergo final assembly by BDS. Korean Air’s extensive experience and expertise in helicopter manufacturing is widely... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Bell Boeing
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $482,300,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized modification (P00064) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of four CMV-22B (Lot 27) aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (30.08%); Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (15.22%); Amarillo,... Read more
12-Apr-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $7,550,363 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001923F2499) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides for the sustainment of previously-delivered block fleet releases as well as ongoing development of flight test, fleet releases and analysis leading to implementation of future sustainment block fleet releases in... Read more
12-Apr-2023Source: GAO
On April 6, 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest filed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut. The protester challenged the award of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Weapon System Development contract to Bell Textron Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, under request for proposals (RFP) No. W58RGZ-21-R-0084, issued by the... Read more
4-Apr-2023Source: Insitu
Insitu, A Boeing Company announced its Integrator Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland. Integrator VTOL launches vertically on ships or land without sacrificing payload capacity or endurance. The system retains the performance of fixed-wing aircraft, providing the same long range wide-area surveillance capability... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: US Army
Representatives from the Army and Boeing signed a Multi-Year II (MY2) multibillion-dollar contract to acquire 184 new and remanufactured AH-64E Apache helicopters at the Boeing production facility in Mesa, Ariz., on March 17, 2023. Multi-year procurement contracts are special mechanisms designed to reduce costs for a limited number of programs that reach full-rate production. Cost... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $1,946,212,323 modification (PZ0002) to contract W58RGZ-21-C-0015 for the Apache AH-64E full-rate production. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2023 Foreign Military Sales (Australia and Egypt) funds, and... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $53,600,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized order (N0001923F2572) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides non-recurring engineering to qualify a V-22 Gearbox Vibration Monitoring/Osprey Drive System safety and health information system in support of providing earlier detection of degrading gearbox components to allow proactive... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Billings Flying Service
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. “We are excited for the opportunity to increase our CH-47D fleet as we position ourselves for global expansion” said a... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
On March 3, U.S. Air Force reached a positive Milestone C decision, which commences the start to low-rate initial production for the MH-139 “Grey Wolf”. Subsequently, Boeing and Leonardo have announced a contract for delivery of the first thirteen (13) aircraft. The initiation of low-rate production will yield the first operational aircraft set to replace... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Boeing has become the latest and final defence and aerospace company to join the H175M Task Force addressing the UK New Medium Helicopter requirement. As training services partner, Boeing Defence UK will provide aircrew, groundcrew and maintenance training, if the super-medium class Airbus H175M, to be built at Broughton in Wales, is selected to replace... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the AH-64 team are observing a unique milestone as the U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopters have officially reached five million flight hours. The accomplishment is equivalent to flying nonstop for more than 208,333 days or 570 years and nine months. Additionally, 1.3 million of those five million flight hours were... Read more
26-Jan-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, was awarded a $12,700,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized order (N0001923F2620) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides non-recurring engineering for the integration, qualification, documentation and testing in support of the improved proprotor gearbox input quill and clutch design on the MV-22, CV-22, and CMV-22 Osprey aircraft... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: Boeing
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad. “This is a proud milestone and a testimony of our commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the world-class manufacturing capabilities at our joint venture Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited at... Read more
16-Jan-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $23,397,661 cost-plus-fixed-fee, level of effort modification (P00012) to an order (N0001921F0008) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises options to provide continued flight test support for the V-22 aircraft in support of the Navy, Air Force, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)... Read more
4-Jan-2023Source: Boeing
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. “The F-model aircraft will enhance Egypt’s Chinook... Read more
7-Dec-2022Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $75,015,996 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive (firm target) modification (P00006) to an order (N0001921F0030) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises options to procure 12 Nacelle improvements kits, rotable pool components and interim spares. Additionally, this modification provides for the installation of... Read more
15-Nov-2022Source: Boeing
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... Read more
4-Nov-2022Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has released its latest small UAS product, the Skiron Expeditionary sUAS, or SKIRON-X. This Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) combines the simple operation of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) configuration with the longer range and endurance of a fixed-wing design. SKIRON-X is a flexible solution for... Read more
27-Oct-2022Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first AH-64E Version 6, or v6, Apache helicopter featuring improved performance, sensors and software to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). As part of a Foreign Military Sale through the U.S. Department of Defense, Boeing received a contract in 2019 to remanufacture 28 RNLAF AH-64 D-model Apaches to... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $63,033,787 fixed-price-incentive contract for CH-47F Block II aircraft. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 3, 2024. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $29,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for advanced procurement of long lead items for CH-47F Block 2. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2023. U.S. Army Contracting... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $16,376,436 modification (P00097) to Foreign Military Sales (Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom) to contract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 for improved drive system-enhancement on the Apache attack helicopter, production line and for the Apache Longbow crew trainers. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of... Read more
21-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $13,442,656 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F2038) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides engineering, management, technical, and acquisition support for the implementation and sustainment of V-22 capability defect packages for V-22 avionics and flight controls systems. Work will be performed in Ridley Park,... Read more
12-Sep-2022Source: Boeing
The Government of Poland today announced that Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] AH-64 Apache has been selected for its KRUK Attack Helicopter program. “Boeing is honored the Government of Poland has selected the AH-64E Apache for the Polish Armed Forces’ new attack helicopter fleet. An Apache selection strengthens U.S-Polish military ties by enhancing interoperability and cooperation between... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: ROTAK
Helicopter Services (“ROTAK”), has partnered with Australian fire-fighting equipment designer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment (“Helitak”), to develop a new mission for the Boeing CH-47D/234 CHINOOK as a next-generation, multi-purpose fire-fighting platform. As a US based operator of the CHINOOK, ROTAK worked closely with Helitak to develop the innovative FT12K CH-47, a lightweight 11,350-liter (3,000 US... Read more
26-Aug-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Boeing have delivered the first four MH-139A Grey Wolf test helicopters to the U.S. Air Force as the service looks to replace its aging fleet of UH-1N helicopters. The Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter – based on Leonardo’s proven dual-use AW139 helicopter – designed to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles and transport U.S.... Read more
