Japan is buying military helicopters from a European manufacturer, rather than the United States. Japan has ordered two EC135 helicopters (for pilot training) from EADS, with the possibility of ordering 13 more if the first two perform satisfactorily.
The design is already 14 years old. So its not like the US makers don't have something as good – or do they? Even the Pentagon is now buying EADS helicopters.
In other news –
- Asians and in-flight phones – love at first word
- Jetstar shines
- AF/KLM numbers – how about that Alitalia investment?
- Fuel cost and hedges bite
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