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Airbus Delivers First Of Ten AS565 MBe Panther Helicopters To Mexican Navy

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Airbus Delivers First Of Ten AS565 MBe Panther Helicopters To Mexican Navy
A Mexican Navy AS565 MBe Panther helicopters. Photo: Airbus Helicopters.

The Mexican Navy took delivery of the first of ten AS565 MBe Panther helicopters on Wednesday from Airbus Helicopters, the company said Thursday.Mexico originally purchased these helicopters in 2014 and, with the delivery, is becoming the first global customer to receive the newest version of the Panther. The Mexican Navy is set to receive three more units before the end of the year, with the remaining six planned to be delivered by early 2018.Mexico plans to have its navy operate…

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