Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Computer Problems Ground Australian Chinooks
The Australian Army has locked down a fleet of five Boeing CH-47D Chinooks, including two currently serving in Afghanistan. According to Brigadier Neil Turton, the Defence Department made the decision to suspend operations as a precaution after possible issues were discovered with the advanced flight control systems (AFCS) onboard the Chinooks. Boeing is working with the Defence Department to conduct a technical analysis of the systems.
More: Boeing Trains Kiowa Pilots in Australia
Related: Military News
- RAF Pilot Receives DSO for Using Chinook to Shield Troops
- Solar-Powered Airplane Ready for Coast-to-Coast U.S. Flight
- Senate Schedules Hearing on FAA's Handling of Sequestration and 787 Investigation
- Rotor & Wing Magazine :: Helicopter Foundation Takes Professional Education Courses to San Diego
- Northrop Grumman Touts MQ-8C as 'Rotary UAV of the Future'
Do you receive The Collective?
This weekly e-letter features an in-depth Story of the Week, Top News Picks, Helicopter Jobs and commentary from our Facebook page.
Sign up now and stay up-to-date about all the happenings in the rotorcraft world.
Sign-up now for The Collective, it's free!
Join us on: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn