Billings Flying Service to acquire six Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters

Billings Flying Service (BFS) has announced that it is in the final negotiations to purchase six Netherlands Ministry of Defence surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters.

The sale was approved by the Netherlands’ Defense Material Sales committee at the end of 2022.

A BFS spokesperson said: “We are excited for the opportunity to increase our CH-47D fleet as we position ourselves for global expansion. We anticipate the contract will be executed within the next 30-days.”

Once the contract is signed the aircraft will be transported to Billings, Montana, to undergo an in-house reset and modification program to support the company’s heavy lift, aerial firefighting and utility/infrastructure operations.

The helicopters are expected to enter into service in late 2023 and through 2024.