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Boeing Delivers 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force
Boeing recently delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update.
“Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager. “These state-of-the art aircraft will significantly improve their defense and humanitarian assistance capabilities.”
The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries to operate the Chinook and has fielded the aircraft continuously since receiving its first CH-47D models in 1995. In 2016, the RNLAF purchased 14 new CH-47F Chinooks through the U.S. Department of Defense’s Foreign Military Sales program. In 2017, the RNLAF signed an agreement to upgrade its remaining six D-model Chinook helicopters to the latest F-model configuration, ensuring commonality of systems for its entire 20-aircraft fleet.
“This is a milestone for us. We have newer radios and newer equipment which help our pilots operate better in different environments than we do already,” said LTC Wil van Rijn, senior system integrator of the Chinook, Dutch Ministry of Defence.
The CH-47F Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter containing a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system compatible with Common Avionics Architecture System. Its advanced cargo-handling capabilities further complement the aircraft’s mission performance and handling characteristics.
Vita Aerospace Announces UAE National Search and Rescue Center Fleet-Wide Deployment of its Cutting-Edge Vita Rescue System
Vita Aerospace (Vita) recently announced the fleet-wide deployment of the Vita Rescue System (VRS) to the United Arab Emirates National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC). The NSRC adoption of the Vita Rescue System marks a major milestone in Vita’s mission to transform operational safety and efficiency for a helicopter hoist rescue.
“The deployment of the Vita Rescue System across the entire fleet is yet another step towards achieving our vision of enhancing our readiness, response, and operational capabilities,” said H.E. Dr. Stephen Toumajan, general manager, NSRC. “We could not be more excited to partner with Vita Aerospace.”
The VRS will be used by the NSRC throughout the UAE and the greater Arabian Gulf region. The system will also play a key role in the NSRC’s efforts to develop operational standards via exchanging information and expertise with its regional and global counterparts.
The VRS uses a revolutionary system of high-powered magnetic fans to eliminate rescue hoist spin and sway. The system keeps patients and crews safe and increases operational efficiency by up to 4x, compared to traditional methods.
“The Vita Rescue System’s unique lifesaving advantages continue to impress search and rescue organizations worldwide,” said Caleb Carr, Vita’s CEO. “We are eager to deploy our system in the UAE to benefit anyone who needs helicopter-hoisted rescue basket extraction.”
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