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Finnish Border Guard orders three AW-119 Ke helicopters

Cascina Costa, Italy - To sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme

"AgustaWestland announced that the Finnish Border Guard has chosen the AW-119 Ke as its new helicopter to sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme. A total of three AW-119 Ke single turbine powered helicopters have been ordered with an option for one additional aircraft. These helicopters will be used to perform various tasks including border patrol, special operations and firefighting....

fra/pec - 1090681
Rome, Italy, 06/09/2008 13:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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