U.S. Air Force awards Boeing a $178M contract for 7 MH-139A helicopters and support, increasing total units to 26.
The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $178 million contract for 7 MH-139A helicopters and support, increasing total units under contract to 26. The MH-139A, designed for patrol, search & rescue, and troop/cargo transport, is based on Leonardo Helicopters' AW139 with custom military equipment and advanced tech. The first production aircraft is expected in December 2023, with LRIP delivery planned this summer.
April 29, 2024
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