Tag: Chinook helicopter

The first complete CH-47F Block II on a recent test run at the Boeing plant in Ridley Park.Manufacturing

Newly-Designed Chinook Rolls Off Boeing Ridley Assembly Line; Many More to Come

The first updated Chinook helicopter rolled off the assembly line in April at the Boeing Ridley plant, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily ‘Times.

The…

The first complete CH-47F Block II on a recent test run at the Boeing plant in Ridley Park.Manufacturing

Chinook Contracts Mean More Workers for the Boeing Ridley Plant

Two contracts, one by the U.S. Army to modernize the Chinook helicopter fleet, and another by the German government for 60 new Block II…

Commerce

Boeing Closes Ridley Plant for 2-Week Deep Cleaning, Some Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Boeing is halting its production lines for two weeks of the H-47 Chinook cargo helicopter and the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to…

Commerce

Boeing’s Ridley Park Helicopter Facility Stays Open, Seattle Jet Plants Shut Down

Boeing Co. said Monday it is keeping its production lines open for the Osprey craft and Chinook helicopters at its Ridley Park plant, writes Joseph…

A Chinook helicopter at Boeing's Ridley plant.Manufacturing

Army’s Potential Change of Plans Could Have Devastating Effect on Boeing’s Workforce in Ridley

The long delay being considered by the U.S. Army on production of an upgraded Chinook helicopter could have devastating consequences for Boeing’s workforce…

Manufacturing

Chinook Helicopters the Subject of Upgrade Program at Boeing’s Ridley Plant

Since the 1960s, the Chinook helicopter has been built and rebuilt at the Boeing plant in Ridley Township, along the Delaware River, writes Joseph DiStefano…