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April 19, 2021 | International, Aerospace

France orders H225Ms and VSR700 prototype in support of helicopter industry

This order is part of a Stimulus plan to support the national aeronautical industry announced by the French government in 2020

https://www.epicos.com/article/692184/france-orders-h225ms-and-vsr700-prototype-support-helicopter-industry

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