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Rolls-Royce awarded UK helicopter support contract

London, UK - For £ 258 million

"Rolls-Royce has been awarded a £258 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide engine support to the UK's Sea King helicopter fleet. The 10-year full availability-based agreement is the first of its type for helicopter engines between Rolls-Royce and the MOD and offers a guaranteed 24/7 delivery of engines for the fleet. It covers all marks of Gnome engines that power the 96...

fra/pec - 1098033
Rome, Italy, 12/22/2008 18:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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