(Alliance News) - Boeing Co said Friday it has come to an agreement with Honeywell International Inc's Aerospace unit and Rolls-Royce Holding PLC's German business to provide in-service support of the T-55 engine should the government of Germany select the H-47 Chinook for its Schwerer Transporthubschraube heavy-lift helicopter requirement.
"Since the forming of the Chinook Germany Industry Team in 2018, originally comprised of nine German companies, Boeing continues to build a strong industry team to provide the Luftwaffe with local long-term services support, maintenance and training of the Chinook over the next several decades," Boeing explained.
Under the agreement, Honeywell will license Rolls-Royce Deutschland as its partner in Germany to perform depot-level maintenance of the Chinook T-55 engine operated by the Luftwaffe.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Germany Vice President said: "The partnership between Honeywell, Rolls-Royce Deutschland and our industry team members provides an established local supply base for around-the-clock parts availability, NATO interoperability and streamlined aircraft maintenance procedures. The Luftwaffe will have access to training and sustainment solutions that ensures the H-47 Chinook's readiness for any mission."
Honeywell Aerospace Engineering General Manager Oliver Stucky added: "Through an evolution of increasing engine power and performance growth derivatives, Honeywell's T-55 engine has supported the Chinook helicopter for nearly 60 years.
"During this time, Honeywell has produced more than 6,000 T-55 engines, which have logged about 12 million hours of operation. Our partnership with Boeing and Rolls-Royce Deutschland will provide the Luftwaffe with access to a world-class maintenance and repair and overhaul facility for the T-55 in Germany. The in-country location will also ensure fast and flexible reactions to cater to the demanding needs of the Luftwaffe."
Shares in Boeing were down 2.3% in New York on Friday on USD163.66. Honeywell was 0.6% lower at USD169.40, while Rolls-Royce closed 5.1% lower in London at 180.15 pence.
By Paul McGowan; paulmcgowan@alliancenews.com
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