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Boeing Rotorcraft Support Business Growing ‘Exponentially,’ Official Says

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

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Millville, N.J.--The current budget environment coupled with conflict winding down in Iraq and Afghanistan means platforms--U.S. and internationally--are expected to stay in service longer, which is something fueling more service and support business for Boeing [BA] rotorcraft support, company officials said. “The business has been growing exponentially,” said Peri Widener, vice president rotorcraft support at Boeing, during a media visit to CH-47 facilities here in Millville, N.J. This is where final Army modifications are installed before the Chinooks head off…

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