Ridley Park Boeing Plant Faces Closure Risk Over Chinook Orders

A potential threat to jobs hangs over Delaware County as Boeing's Ridley Park plant faces the possibility of closure after 2030 due to reduced production orders from the U.S. Army for the CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter.

The facility, which employs approximately 3,700 people, is one of the county's largest employers and a significant contributor to the local economy.

A recent report by Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times highlights the risk of closure if the Army doesn't commit to continued production of the Chinook helicopters beyond 2030.