Boeing said it will begin producing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the U.S. Air Force. [Courtesy: Boeing]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing (NYSE: BA) said it will begin building the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters under a $285 million contract with the U.S. Air Force for aircraft and support services.
The helicopters are slated to take over nuclear security roles currently performed by aging UH-1N Iroquois models.
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Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4
