A contract for Boeing's overhaul of complex AH-64 and CH-47 parts at the Corpus Christi Army Depot has been extended for a period of five years.

The contract, for a one-year base period with four one-year options, is worth $238 million and gives the Army direct access to Boeing's expertise in platform service and supply networks.

"Our partnership at Corpus Christi Army Depot allows Boeing and the Army to bring the best of both government and industry to aircraft readiness and availability," said Tim Sassenrath, vice president and program manager, Boeing Rotorcraft Support. "Together we have seen successful improvements in affordability, repair turnaround time and surplus inventory, and we look forward to continuing our successful legacy with the depot."

The Boeing/Army partnership was first established in 2004 at the depot, which is responsible for technical, engineering and logistics support services, as well as management of component spares and air-frame support.

"Having employees at the depot working with Army maintenance personnel gives Boeing unique agility and flexibility in helping our customers meet their fast-paced mission requirements," said Lisa Stuart, program manager and Boeing site lead at CCAD. "From routine maintenance support to unscheduled repairs of battle-damaged aircraft, we both benefit from the partnership."