50 SKY SHADES - World aviation news

First Boeing Apache, Chinook helicopters for India complete inaugural flights

Download: Printable PDF Date: 28 Jul 2018 10:32 (UTC) category:
Publisher:
First Boeing Apache, Chinook helicopters for India complete inaugural flights - Manufacturer publisher
Tatjana Obrazcova
Country: United States Aircraft: Helicopters

Deliveries of 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters to India begin in 2019

Boeing and India recently took a significant step toward modernizing the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet by completing the first flights of Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery next year.

“We look forward to delivering this phenomenal capability to India,” said David Koopersmith, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “From coastal operations to high-altitude mountainous missions, these aircraft will play vital roles with the Indian armed forces.”

India ultimately will receive 22 AH-64E Apache attack, and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook transport, helicopters.

 





Recommended

How do you train your way out of a 24,000-pilot shortage? Flight instructor Denis Davydov on the weak link in America's training pipeline

FAA-certified instrument flight instructor with mountain flying experience explains why the shortage will be won or lost in training, not in hiring. The United States pilot shortage reaches its steepe...

Horizon Airways doubles down on fleet modernization with order for second Tecnam P2012 STOL

Queensland-based Horizon Airways has signed an order for a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. Slated to join the Australian fleet by the end of 2026, this subsequent order rapidly...

5X5 Aviation Insurance exclusively partners with PlaneWX to reward safe pilots

5X5 Aviation Insurance has been transforming underwriting by delivering customized aviation insurance options directly to pilots and aircraft owners. Now it partners with PlaneWX to recognize and rewa...

ATP Flight School offers multi-engine flight time at single-engine prices

ATP Flight School has reintroduced its 100+ Hour Multi-Engine Airline Career Pilot Program at select training centers, bringing students multi-engine flight time at single-engine prices.&nbs...

Android Apps development in Riga, Latvia