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Babcock to operate the first fleet of H-160 helicopters

It is the global launch customer for this model

Babcock is set to become the global launch customer for the H-160 helicopter after signing a five year frame agreement for the purchase of a fleet of H-160s. The fleet of helicopters is destined for EMS and other critical services missions starting in Europe and to be deployed progressively across Babcock’s bases worldwide.With 68 patents, the model integrates Airbus Helicopters’ latest technological inn...

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Las Vegas, Usa, 03/02/2018 11:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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