3 April 2020: In the wake of COVID-19 crisis, Boeing is temporarily suspending production operations at its facilities in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania. This facility produces H-47 Chinook, MH-139A Grey Wolf and V-22 Osprey aircraft for defence customers along with the defence, commercial service work and engineering design.
This temporary suspension will last for two weeks, after which normal operations will resume. When the suspension is lifted, Boeing Philadelphia will restart production in an orderly manner with a focus on safety, quality and meeting customer commitments.
"Suspending operations at our vital military rotorcraft facilities is a serious step, but a necessary one for the health and safety of our employees and their communities," said Steve Parker, Vertical Lift vice president and general manager, and Philadelphia site senior executive. "We're working closely with government and public health officials in the tri-state region. We're also in contact with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders affected by this temporary suspension as we assist in the national effort to combat the spread of COVID-19."