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Helicopters and industry. Sikorsky: 600 layoffs incoming
Stratford, USA - Decision due to the decrease of military spending
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Sikorsky Aircraft announced the intention of firing 600 employees, because of the reduction of military spending due to budget cuts in the United States and a scaled-back US presence in Afghanistan. According to Paul Jackson, spokesperson of the Stratford-based aerospace company which manufactures the Black Hawk helicopters, the cuts (which will take place during the upcoming weeks, are needed to...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency