
MESA, Ariz. —Boeing’s [BA] lead official for Apache attack helicopters told reporters on Monday the company is “out to change [the Army’s] mind” on the service’s plan for the next multi-year contract to be the last such procurement deal for the aircraft. Kathleen “KJ” Jolivette, Boeing’s vice president of attack helicopters, said the multi-year deal is likely to be awarded in late fall, with the contract expected to include a four-year base period covering a buy of 96 AH-64E Apaches…