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The French Defense Ministry orders five EC-725 helicopters

Marignane, France - As part of the government’s economic recovery plan

This new acquisition is part of the plan to revitalize the economy, which the French government introduced in December 2008. The five helicopters are scheduled for delivery between late 2010 and early 2012. The contract was placed by the French DGA (Délégation Générale pour l’Armement) and comprises the delivery of five EC-725s plus the related support services. It secures work for 100 Eurocopter perso...

fra/pec - 1103796
Rome, Italy, 04/30/2009 16:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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