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Héroux-Devtek announced it has received a license from Boeing to service landing gear on the H-47 Chinook aircraft.

The license allows Héroux-Devtek to fabricate replacement parts and carry out repair and overhaul services for the landing gear of all variants of Chinook aircraft.

The agreement also includes option renewal periods beyond the initial five-year period.

In a statement, Gilles Labbé, President and CEO of Héroux-Devtek said, In addition to generating recurring revenues throughout the life of the program, the license will also allow Héroux-Devtek to maintain an optimal balance between new component manufacturing and aftermarket services.”

Héroux-Devtek also delivered its first H-47F complete landing gear to Boeing. Héroux-Devteks landing gear products operations is under contract from Boeing to fabricate, assemble, test and deliver the landing gear for H-47F aircraft delivered to customers outside the United States.

The Chinook is the backbone of heavy-lift helicopter fleets around the world. As the Canadian program continues to gain momentum, we look forward to continuing to expand our relationships with reliable partners, said Steve Parker, Boeing director, Canada CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter program.

The H-47F Chinook is a multi-mission, heavy-lift transport helicopter. It is primarily used to move troops, equipment and supplies on the battlefield.

It also performs search and rescue and medical evacuations as some of its other missions. Chinook aircrafts have been by the U.S. Army since 1962.

Héroux-Devtek is a Canadian company based out of Longueuil, Quebec. They specialize in the design, development, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gear systems and components.

Approximately 70% of the Corporations sales are outside Canada, most of which are to the U.S.