Air Force halves MH-139A Grey Wolf helo buy in FY25 budget request

Air Force halves MH-139A Grey Wolf helo buy in FY25 budget request
Air Force halves MH-139A Grey Wolf helo buy in FY25 budget request

“It’s just about the overall budget of the Air Force and what we’re able to afford and what we’re not able to afford,” explained Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter of the decision to cut the birds.

‘No more impasses’: Air Force to get helo technical data from Lockheed, Boeing

‘No more impasses’: Air Force to get helo technical data from Lockheed, Boeing
‘No more impasses’: Air Force to get helo technical data from Lockheed, Boeing

Obtaining the technical data packages from the two prime contractors will enable the Air Force to conduct more maintenance on its own and facilitate greater competition for sustainment contracts.

Boeing delivers first Grey Wolf helicopters to Air Force

Boeing delivers first Grey Wolf helicopters to Air Force
Boeing delivers first Grey Wolf helicopters to Air Force

“This milestone really represents the beginning of Air Force testing for the Grey Wolf,” said Lt. Col. Mary Clark, a Grey Wolf pilot with the 96th Operations Group.

After delays, Boeing hopes for MH-139A Grey Wolf FAA cert this summer

After delays, Boeing hopes for MH-139A Grey Wolf FAA cert this summer
After delays, Boeing hopes for MH-139A Grey Wolf FAA cert this summer

A production decision is now anticipated to occur in 2023, having slipped from the original date of September 2021.

Production Delays For Boeing’s MH-139A: Air Force

Production Delays For Boeing’s MH-139A: Air Force
Production Delays For Boeing’s MH-139A: Air Force

While there are no “major technical hurdles,” an Air Force officer said a redesign for a sensor faring is needed.

Boeing CEO Out; Systemic Problems May Remain

Boeing CEO Out; Systemic Problems May Remain
Boeing CEO Out; Systemic Problems May Remain

Boeing’s military programs have been affected by “under-prioritizing engineering resources,” says Teal Group’s Richard Aboulafia.

Boeing, Lockheed Submit UH-1N Replacement Bids

Boeing, Lockheed Submit UH-1N Replacement Bids
Boeing, Lockheed Submit UH-1N Replacement Bids

ABOVE DULLES AIRPORT: Eager to get out its message that the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139 helicopter would save the US taxpayer $1 billion as the replacement of the UH-1N helicopter, Boeing flew several journalists this afternoon to demonstrate its capabilities. (Boeing’s Rick Lemaster makes the case in our video above). Boeing also delivered nine boxes to the…