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Boeing Chinook Helicopters for Canada Ahead of Schedule

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

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The new Boeing [BA] CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter for Canada is progressing ahead of schedule after making its first flight on June 24. "Boeing and the Canadian Department of National Defence are focused on delivering the next generation of advanced vertical-lift aircraft to meet the needs of the Canadian military today and well into the future," said Leanne Caret, Boeing Vertical Lift vice president and H-47 Programs manager. The inaugural flight lasted more than 80 minutes and confirmed the initial airworthiness…

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