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Leonardo: guiding principles to partner on the new COMAC CR-929 aircraft

With Kangde Investment Group of China

Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kangde Investment Group of China within the framework of COMAC CR-929 long range airplane programme, aiming at further growth of its presence in the Country. The company will leverage competences and intellectual property developed in Italy while Kandge will provide the financial coverage for the programme. Following the finalization of the...

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Rome, Italy, 10/26/2018 14:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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