Honeywell Secures Three-Year T55 Engine Repair Contract for U.S. Army Chinooks

Honeywell Aerospace has secured a three-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract from the U.S. Army to provide repair and overhaul services for T55-GA-714A turboshaft engines powering CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The agreement, announced 2 July 2026, centralizes all maintenance at Honeywell’s Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center in Phoenix, Arizona, ensuring sustained fleet readiness for the Army’s critical heavy-lift asset. Honeywell will exclusively handle repair and overhaul under this IDIQ, eliminating supply gaps and supporting operational safety for the battlefield workhorse used extensively in transport and special operations. The T55 engine remains the primary powerplant for the CH-47, with decades of service demanding reliable overhaul to maintain logistics and assault mission performance.