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Canadian Chinook Helicopter Acquisition Offers Model For The Future, Officer Says

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

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RIDLEY PARK, Pa.–The success of the Ch-147F Canadian Chinook helicopter program could point the way toward future acquisition successes, a Canadian Royal Air Force acquisition official said during ceremonies marking the delivery here of the final Boeing [BA] CH-147F in the program. “The combined efforts of the Government of Canada, Boeing and all partners involved in delivering this new capability, on time and an on budget, serve as a model for future Canadian Defense acquisitions,” Canadian Air Force Col. Andrew Fleming, program manager for…

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