The new partnership between Boeing and Airbus aims at bolstering German defense readiness while supporting German industry and economic growth.
It is the only heavy-lift helicopter capable of providing Germany immediate interoperability with allied nations and is significantly more powerful, versatile, and agile.
Boeing and Airbus Helicopters signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner on the H-47 Chinook in support of Germany’s Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) heavy-lift helicopter requirements.
Mark Cherry, Boeing vice president, and general manager of Vertical Lift programs said, “We are pleased that Airbus Helicopters has joined our team of strategic partners on the H-47 Chinook program for Germany, and together we will provide the strongest offering to the Bundeswehr. The Chinook has been the preferred heavy-lift helicopter in Europe for decades and a cornerstone of all kinds of NATO operations. It is the only heavy-lift capable of providing Germany immediate interoperability with allied nations and is significantly more powerful, versatile and agile than any other aircraft in its class.”
The new partnership between Boeing and Airbus aims at bolstering German defense readiness while supporting German industry and economic growth. The partnership will draw on the strengths and combined expertise of the world’s leading aerospace companies to deliver advanced capability,
Wolfgang Schoder, General Manager of Airbus Helicopters in Germany said, “Building on decades of experience as a partner of the Bundeswehr, Airbus Helicopters is excited to join Boeing’s Chinook Germany industry team and to partner with Boeing on delivering maximum operational availability to the Bundeswehr. The H-47 Chinook is a proven, mature program in service with many of our allies, and is the optimum solution for Germany with an excellent price-performance ratio.”
Boeing is committed to working with the German industry on aircraft sustainment, including post-delivery modifications and installations, aircraft maintenance, supply chain services, training and logistical support, as well as the potential for sub-systems Maintenance Repair and Overhaul work.
Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany said, “The partnership with Airbus Helicopters reaffirms our commitment to strengthen cooperation with German industry. With our Chinook offering and together with our German industry partners, we will create more than 500 highly skilled jobs in-country, all in direct support of the Bundeswehr’s heavy-lift mission requirements.”
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The Chinook helicopter has proven its unique capabilities and mission readiness in several platforms and is chosen favorite of eight NATO nations. Chinook has delivered Air-to-Air refueling, Medevac, troop transport, search and rescue and humanitarian and disaster relief, and special operations.
