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Airbus interested in India Air Force's plan to replace 56 military transport aircraft

New Delhi, India - The plane manufacturer plans to bid for the Indian contract next month

Airbus Group is aiming to propose its C-295 to the Indian Air Force, which recently issued request of proposals to replace 56 military transport aircraft. This would represent an opportunity for Airbus to further expand its customer base in Asia. Christian Scherer, executive vice-president of marketing and sales at Airbus Defence and Space, said the company is definitely seeking to boost its...

fra/pec - 1158183
Rome, Italy, 02/06/2014 18:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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