16 aircraft based on the CH-47F ordered in 2009 to replace the CH-47C with deliveries planned between 2014 and 2017.
AgustaWestland Italy is prime contractor for systems integration, final assembly and aircraft delivery.
First 2 handed over on October 2, 2014 at Viterbo
First 2 handed over on October 2, 2014 at Viterbo
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50th Anniversary of Italian Army Chinook
16-Jul-23 - The commander of Italy’s Army Aviation talks about the significant impact of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on the country highlighting its 50 years of service #chinook
Piaggio to Support Italian Chinook
27-Dec-19 - Piaggio Aerospace awarded 9-year contract valued €50M to provide spare parts, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for the Honeywell (Lycoming) T55-L-714A engines that equipped the Italian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters #T55
Italian Army Received First Two ICH-47F Chinook
02-Oct-14 - AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Italian Army has taken delivery of its first two ICH-47F Chinook helicopters during an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant (Italy) today. The ceremony was attended by the Italian Army Chief of Staff Gen. Claudio Graziano, the Director of ARMAEREO Lt. General Domenico Esposito and representatives from the industry.
Italian Army ICH-47F Chinook maiden flight
26-Jun-13 - AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first ICH-47F Chinook for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. The aircraft took to the air for 15 minutes, performing as expected carrying out basic handling tests and main systems checks.| More News ... |  |
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Units |
| Years | Units | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 2014- | Aldebaran | Viterbo |
| 2014- | 11 GrSqd | Viterbo |
| 2014- | Antares |  HeratViterbo |
