(Australia was among the Chinook’s first international customers and now there are almost twenty countries operating the helicopter. The Australian Chinook fleet is flown by the Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment, 16th Aviation Brigade. Under the scope of the contract, Boeing Defence Australia will provide delivery and on-site operational maintenance support to the seven CH-47F aircraft.
CH-47F contains a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Aviation Architecture Cockpit and advanced cargo handling capability./Boeing photo)
Australia was among the Chinook’s first international customers and now there are almost twenty countries operating the helicopter. The Australian Chinook fleet is flown by the Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment, 16th Aviation Brigade. Under the scope of the contract, Boeing Defence Australia will provide delivery and on-site operational maintenance support to the seven CH-47F aircraft.
CH-47F contains a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Aviation Architecture Cockpit and advanced cargo handling capability.
Boeing photo
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. Army has awarded Boeing 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 capabilities and help effectively accomplish its heavy-lift objectives,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager. “Boeing’s partnership with the Egyptian Air Force remains strong as we continue to work together to modernize their fleet.”
The CH-47F is an advanced multi-mission helicopter for the U.S. Army and international defense forces. It contains a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit and advanced cargo-handling capabilities complementing the aircraft’s mission performance and handling characteristics.
“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,” added Vince Logsdon, vice president, Boeing International Business Development.
Team Chinook is led by the U.S. Army, who with 19 allied international customers, collectively operate a fleet of more than 950 aircraft.
