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March 8, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Italy's Leonardo signs sales contracts for more than 50 helicopters

Leonardo has signed preliminary sales contracts for more than 50 of its new AW09 helicopters, the Italian defence company said, without providing a value for the orders.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/italys-leonardo-signs-sales-contracts-more-than-50-helicopters-2023-03-08/

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