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Presidential helicopter, Finmeccanica is still trustful

Washington, USA - Final decision by the Congress expected in September

Despite president Obama's words inviting to avoid "Useless wastes" in times of crisis, including financing to continue the production of the VH-71 Kestrel presidential helicopter, built in cooperation by AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica group) and Lockheed Martin, the Italian holding keeps its trust in a positive solution. The last word will be given by the Congress, even if the President threatened...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108361
Rome, Italy, 08/19/2009 18:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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