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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Boeing Receives $1.15B Contract for 15 Canadian Chinooks, Announces Matching Reinvestment in Industry

CH-147 ChinookThe Boeing Company today announced that it has received a US$1.15 billion contract from the Canadian government for 15 new CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

Under the contract, Boeing will match Canada's purchase price by executing contracts and investments of equal value with Canadian industry.

Designated the CH-147 in Canada, the Chinooks have been contracted to meet Canada's Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter program requirements.

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