Boeing announced on August 1, 2024, that the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to supply another specialized MH-47G Block II Chinooks. While the Boeing Chinook first flew in 1961, it has been constantly evolved and updated. In April 2024, the newest variant, the CH-47F Block II, took its first test flight (it provides increased range and payload over earlier variants). Boeing also stated earlier this year that the new variant is almost ready for deliveries.
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Air France A350 Diverts US Transatlantic Flight Due To Denied Clearance
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- July 8, 2025
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On June 28th, an Air France Airbus A350 flying from Paris to Chicago had to turnaround after passing Iceland! The diversion essentially gave crew and passengers a seven hour flight to nowhere. The reason for turning around? Well, apparently, this fairly routine flight had NOT been given authorization to land in Chicago! We take a look at this strange incident for today’s video…