Boeing, Leonardo collaborating to pursue U.S. Army Flight School Next contract

Boeing (BA) and Leonardo (FINMY) are collaborating to pursue the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next contractor-owned, contractor-operated service contract, the companies announced. “The partnership combines Boeing’s operational experience with Army rotary-wing training, and program delivery with Leonardo’s AW119T training helicopter to offer an efficient, scalable training solution for the next generation of aviators. Boeing’s Army training experience includes training services and mission systems support for the AH-64 Apache worldwide, including live, virtual and constructive simulation, cockpit-procedure trainers and instructor development programs to generate and sustain Apache aircrew readiness. Boeing’s services, combined with systems integration, simulation and program management capabilities, positions the team to deliver a full COCO… Boeing and Leonardo plan to provide a multi-faceted service offering to increase flight training hours, skill proficiency and deliver a flexible, scalable training model over the life of the contract,” the companies stated.