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Sikorsky to build the helicopter for the British Royal Family

Stratford, USA - It will enter service by 2009

The Stratford-based Sikorsky company said it has been picked as the British Royal Family's preferred helicopter maker. If the government of the United Kingdom approves, Sikorsky will replace the monarchy's current helicopter with a new model of S-76C++. The company won't say how much the deal is worth, but the helicopter will enter service by 2009. The chief pilot of the Queen's Helicopter...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1082529
Rome, Italy, 11/23/2007 16:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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