Boeing Selects Canadian Firms for Chinook In-service Support Program

Boeing has selected three Canadian firms to receive the first group of work packages for in-service support of 15 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters, designated CH-147F for the Canadian Forces. Following an open competition, Boeing chose the following suppliers:

•    L-3 Communications MAS (Mirabel, Quebec): technical publications
•    Raytheon Canada Limited (Calgary, Alberta): supply chain support
•    L-3 Electronic Systems (Enfield, Nova Scotia): logistics support analysis.

"Boeing is working with companies across Canada to ensure the right infrastructure is in place to support the Canadian Forces' CH-147F fleet," said Jim O’Neill, vice president and general manager, Boeing Integrated Logistics. "We will support the operational readiness of these Chinooks while managing overall life-cycle cost and providing long-term opportunities for the Canadian aerospace industry and workforce."


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