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What is going on with AgustaWestLand Lynx helicopters?

Bonn, Germany - German Navy forced to ground Lynx helicopters fleet, while Panama government investigates on alleged bribery

A 22-centimeter-long crack was found on an AgustaWestland MK-88 Sea Lynx helicopter onboard the German frigate Lübeck, navigating towards the Horn of Africa to participate in the European anti-piracy mission Atalanta. The crack appeared on the hoist arm, according to the defence ministry Fifteen of the military helicopters are therefore grounded while six were already in routine maintenance. One...

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Rome, Italy, 09/23/2014 19:58
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