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Eurocopter: FOCA officer investigated for a letter against the French company

Berne, Switzerland - The Helvetic officer was opposed to Army acquiring Eurocopter helicopters

He is under judicial investigation for having written a letter to Federal MPs saying he was against the purchase of new Eurocopter helicopters for Swiss Army. The matter comes from the tender for helicopter’s supply which was approved by Swiss Parliament and won by Eurocopter against AgustaWestland which appealed Switzerland’s competition committee. At the present time the officer is on sick leave and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133099
Rome, Italy, 12/15/2005 15:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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