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Does Canada needs more aircraft? (2): no, according to Chief of the Defence Staff

Ottawa, Canada - "But planes belonging to other countries may not always be available", replied Cellucci

General Rick Hillier, Chief of the Defence Staff, has acknowledged the failing in federal aviation cargo transport, but he’s not convinced the Canadian Air Force needs to purchase additional airplanes. The outgoing American ambassador Cellucci (this is week his mandate is going to end) warns that aircraft belonging to other countries may not always be available. Canada has always played a significant r...

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Rome, Italy, 03/15/2005 12:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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