Boeing Apache Helicopter Flight Simulators Provide High Fidelity Training
ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has developed and delivered 23 Apache Longbow Crew Trainers -- deployable, full-mission, high-fidelity flight simulators -- to the U.S. Army and Dutch Air Force and is under contract for an additional five trainers for both U.S. and international customers.
Apache Longbow Crew Trainers are successfully deployed throughout the U.S. and in four foreign countries, including Iraq. In 2007, the availability rate consistently remained greater than 95 percent, ensuring readiness levels for individuals, crews and maintenance test pilots.
| A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $32.4 billion business with 72,000 employees worldwide. |
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Stacey Ritter
Boeing Media Relations
(314) 777-6438
stacey.l.ritter@boeing.com
Bob Algarotti
Boeing Media Relations
(703)872-4109
robert.a.algarotti@boeing.com
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