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Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Boeing Delivers First Extended Block II Apache Longbow Helicopter to U.S. Army

The Boeing Company this week delivered the first AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter built under the extended Block II contract to the U.S. Army during a ceremony at the company's Mesa, Ariz., Apache production facility.

Boeing is remanufacturing 96 A-model Apaches for the U.S. Army under the extended Block II contract and continues to produce new-build wartime replacement U.S. Army Apaches while working toward delivery of the Block III Apaches beginning in 2011.

"Boeing hears repeatedly from our U.S. Army customer about the critical importance of the Apache to the commanders and aviators deployed around the globe," said Al Winn, Boeing Apache Programs vice president.

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