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New Boeing Production Line Expects More, Less Expensive and High Quality CH-47Fs

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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

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RIDLEY PARK, Pa.--Boeing [BA] recently held ribbon cutting ceremonies marking the opening of the new H-47 helicopter factory, while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. "This upgraded facility will allow Boeing to increase production and work toward securing a second CH-47F multi-year contract, with the potential to generate taxpayer savings in excess of $400 million," said Jean Chamberlin, vice president and general manager, mobility at Boeing. Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby, Program Executive Officer…

Congress

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Army

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