A Historic Milestone and Strategic Pivot On April 13, 2026, the U.S. Army’s aviation and acquisition communities gathered to witness a significant milestone in heavy-lift aviation. PM Cargo officially delivered CH-47F Chinook helicopter number 8494,…
Story by Dana Rosso, Alaska National Guard TALKEETNA, Alaska – An Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) CH-47F Chinook helicopter lifted off from Talkeetna heading to Denali Base Camp with a load calculated down to the…
The decision authorizes the procurement of CH-47F Block II aircraft in FY25 and FY26. Combined with previously approved Congressionally directed procurements, the Army will field CH-47F Block II helicopters to two Combat Aviation Brigades, modernizing…
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Richmond, 99th Missile Wing CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyoming. – U.S. Air Force Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter completes nuclear transport training exercise during the Nuclear Convoy Course (NCC).…
Story by Bradley J. Clark, 908th Airlift Wing The 908th Airlift Wing has assigned aircraft for the first time in more than 23 months, or 726 days to be exact, as the first of the…
MESA, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2023 – The newest version of the Boeing AH-64E Apache V6.5 successfully first flight with an upgraded capabilities suite as the company continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known…
WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.5 billion. The…
MESA, Ariz., March 17, 2023 – Boeing will build 184 AH-64E Apache helicopters for the U.S. Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia. This $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value…
PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2023 — Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. “Advancing the…
MESA, Ariz., March 2, 2023 – Boeing 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…