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Queensland grounds AW-139 emergency helicopters

Brisbane, Australia - Following two fatal accidents

Following two recent accidents involving AW-139 helicopters, the authorities in Queensland, the Australian state in the north-east of the Country, announced that they have provided for the grounding of this particular helicopter model currently in use by the emergency service EMQ (Emergency Management Queensland). According to a press release issued by the Department of Community Security, three...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133129
Rome, Italy, 08/26/2011 16:14
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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