Boeing CH‑47 (ER)
in Royal Air Force

Service : 2027

The first RAF CH-47-ER Chinook helicopters are expected to be delivered in 2027. Following these initial deliveries, the initial operating capability (IOC) for the new variant is set for May 2029, with full operating capability (FOC) expected in October 2030.

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Boeing Unveils First RAF H-47 Extended Range Chinook

Jul 22, 2026 · Boeing has unveiled the first H-47 Extended Range Chinook built for the Royal Air Force, marking the UK’s entry into the advanced Block II configuration under a 14-aircraft modernization program.
Virtual Maintenance Trainer for RAF Chinook Helicopters

Apr 24, 2025 · Royal Air Force (RAF) trainee Boeing Chinook helicopter technicians now have access to a Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) at RAF Odiham, a first of its kind interactive training technology
Collins Aerospace CAAS Avionics for New UK Chinooks

Nov 12, 2024 · Collins Aerospace will provide its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) Flight2 avionics management suite for the future Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing H-47 Extended Range (ER) Chinook helicopters
UK Confirmed Order for 14 CH-47 ER Chinooks

Mar 15, 2024 · The UK defence ministry confirmed the order for 14 Boeing H-47 extended-range Chinooks. The program will bring in an estimated £151 million of extra investment to the UK economy, as local companies will produce components critical for manufacturing
RAF Chinook H-47 (ER) Engines Contract

Oct 13, 2022 · Honeywell awarded U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to supply 34 T55-GA-714A engines for the future Royal Air Force H-47 Extended Range (ER) Chinook helicopters
Boeing Awarded RAF Chinook FMS Contract

Jun 22, 2021 · Boeing awarded U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract for 14 H-47 extended-range Chinooks helicopters worth $599 million. Royal Air Force will be first international operator of Block II. Deliveries scheduled for 2026

May 13, 2021 · UK Confirms New Chinook Order

Apr 21, 2021 · New Build Chinook H-47(ER) for the RAF

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Boeing CH‑47 (ER)in Royal Air Force

Boeing CH‑47 (ER)
in Royal Air Force