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Eurocopter selected to provide another EC-225 helicopter for the Tokyo Fire Department

Marignane, France - This latest order was placed after an open competition

The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second EC-225 helicopter to further expand its Eurocopter-built rotary-wing fleet, which already has seen significant operational service in Japan – including rescue and recovery efforts following the country’s earthquake and tsunami in March. This latest order was placed after an open competition, and will lead to delivery of the EC-225 with a full complement of...

fra/pec - 1136576
Rome, Italy, 12/23/2011 15:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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