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Bell Helicopter Wins $123 Million Canadian Contract for 412EPI Helicopters

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

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Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) awarded Bell Helicopter Textron [TXT] a $123 million contract to provide the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with seven Bell 412EPI helicopters, the company said on April 10.The CCG will use the 412EPIs to support non-military activities of various government departments and agencies including the Department of National Defense, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Environment Canada, Bell said. The helicopter is to operate in all areas of Canada.The contract was negotiated by PWGSC on…

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