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AW-169 helicopter to support Chinese Polar Scientific Exploration Missions

Rome, Italy - To PRIC, with delivery in early 2019, the aircraft will be performing iceberg sighting

Leonardo announced yesterday that the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) has purchased an AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate helicopter. The aircraft, which is planned to be delivered in early 2019, will be provided with a dedicated configuration to support Chinese Polar Scientific Exploration Tasks and perform a range of roles including passenger transport, iceberg sighting, and cargo...

fra/pec - 1207501
Rome, Italy, 10/04/2017 11:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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