New CH-47F Chinooks to enhance Egypt's heavy-lift objectives

The U.S. Army has recently awarded Boeing a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. This $426 million foreign military sale will allow Egypt to replace its current fleet of CH-47D aircraft with the modern F model, which boasts advanced multi-mission capabilities.

Georgia Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-169th General Support Aviation Battalion, conducts multi-ship flight training Wednesday near Savannah Ga. These crewmembers are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan in the spring of 2014. (Georgia Army National Guard Photo by Maj. Will Cox/Released)

It has been stated by Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager, that the F-model aircraft will enhance Egypt’s Chinook capabilities and effectively accomplish its heavy-lift objectives. The partnership between Boeing and the Egyptian Air Force remains strong as they continue to work together toward modernizing the fleet.

Vince Logsdon, vice president of Boeing International Business Development, has also expressed that Boeing is committed to supporting the defense modernization mission of the Egyptian armed forces and ensuring the best capability for Egypt’s national defense and security.

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