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A new helicopter project between China and Eurocopter. Unsure if this is a reconfirmation of the ongoing 5.5 tons military project or a brand new civilian one.
Eurocopter and China Aviation Industry Corporation II Start a New Long Term Strategic Partnership
The President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. HU Jintao and the French President, Mr. Jacques CHIRAC have witnessed the signature of a Cooperation Framework Agreement between China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II), represented by its President, Mr. ZHANG Hongbiao, and Eurocopter, represented by its President, Mr. Fabrice Brégier on October 9, 2004 in Beijing.
This agreement aims at launching the development and manufacturing of a new advanced helicopter which will complement the existing range of products of both companies.
This helicopter will incorporate the latest technologies and will be available on the market by 2010.It will fulfil the needs of the fast growing Chinese market as well as the world market.
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October 14, 2004 at 4:00 am