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Mexico and Airbus Helicopters could sign deal for 50 Super Puma utility helicopters 2805151.
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Mexico
is reportedly in talks to buy 50 more Super Puma military helicopters
from Airbus Helicopters a source familiar with the negotiations said,
confirming a report on the La Tribune news website. A deal for the AS332
Super Puma helicopter could be concluded as early as the Bastille Day
military ceremonies in Paris on July 14 when Mexico has put negotiations
on the agenda for a visit by its president, the source said, asking not
to be named. |
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 Mexican Air Force's AS332 Super Puma utility helicopter |
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Airbus Helicopters
declined to comment. France's La Tribune said earlier the deal was close
to being finalised and could be worth 2 billion euros. The discussions, which were initially focused on 6-12 helicopters, "have accelerated about two months ago", Mexico wants now to acquire up to 50 Super Puma "which would be locally assembled," added La Tribune. The AS332 Super Puma is already in service with the Mexican Air Force. This new contract
will add to the recent success in Poland, where the army commanded by
April 50 H225M Caracal helicopters. |
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