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Army

Boeing Adds Companies For Canadian Forces CH-147F Support

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

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The Boeing [BA] yesterday said it selected L-3 Communications MAS [LLL]of Mirabel and General Dynamics Canada [GD] of Ottawa for two In-Service Support Program contracts for Canadian Forces CH-147F Chinook helicopters. "¨"¨ The new helicopters are moving ahead of schedule, with a second helicopter coming off the production line this month. Initial flights in June completed confirming initial airworthiness, the new electrical system and advanced Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit. Also completed was the Limited Acceptance Test Procedure to validate helicopter…

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