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Switzerland: the purchase of EC-635 continues as scheduled

Berna, Switzerland - Visit of media to the final assembly line in Alpnach facility.

Today some journalist visited the final assembly line of Ruag Aerospace at Alpnach facility. The purchase of EC-635 and the delivery of aircraft to Swiss Air Forces continues as scheduled. EC-635 is produced in Germany by Eurocopter in Donauwörth. The purchase of this helicopter, a former model of Alouette III, is scheduled for the Armament Program 05. Swiss Air Forces will receive totally 20 helicopters. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1095719
Rome, Italy, 10/24/2008 17:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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