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Canberra defends its C-27J choice against Airbus Military

Canberra, Australia - "Both the projects have been evaluated"

Australia has defended its decision to purchase the Alenia-Aermacchi/L-3 Communications C-27J tactical transport aircraft, dismissing a statement released by Airbus Military expressing disappointment with the decision. The popular European brand said that there was no competition to fill the Phase 2 of the tender for 10 medium tactical transport aircraft. Airbus Military offered its C-295 airplane...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140732
Rome, Italy, 05/16/2012 15:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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