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Billings Acquires Surplus Netherlands Chinooks

Montana-based Billings Flying Service has purchased six surplus CH-47D helicopters from the Netherlands for heavy lift and aerial firefighting.

Netherlands CH-47D Chinook helicopter in flight — Montana-based Billings Flying Service has purchased six surplus CH-47D helicopters from the Netherlands Defense Ministry for heavy lift and aerial firefighting. (Photo: Billings Flying Service)

By Mark Huber • Contributor

June 20, 2023

Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) has taken delivery of six Netherlands Defense Ministry surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. The sale was approved by the Netherlands’ Defense Material Sales Committee at the end of 2022 and included associated spare parts and device-specific test equipment. The aircraft are scheduled to arrive in Montana in late summer.

Founded in 1983 as an aerial spraying service, BFS's fleet consists of CH-47D Chinook, UH-60A Blackhawk, and Bell 206 helicopters that support heavy-lift, global firefighting, construction, oil and gas, disaster relief, government, and film and television operations. Nick Nenadovic, BFS president, said the additional helicopters will “significantly enhance our aerial firefighting and heavy lift operations.”

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