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Helicopters and industry. Sikorsky: 600 layoffs incoming

Stratford, USA - Decision due to the decrease of military spending

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...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1158581
Rome, Italy, 02/24/2014 10:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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