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Canada, United Technologies, Amend CH148 Contract, Program To Continue

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

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While offering no details, the Canadian government confirms it signed a contract amendment with United Technologies [UTC] parent of Sikorsky Aircraft, allowing the multi-billion Maritime Helicopter Program to move ahead to replace aging Sea-King helicopters with CH148 Cyclone helicopters. A statement from Sikorsky on June 19 said it welcomed the contracting action, “to bring the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program to completion and accelerate the CH148 Cyclone helicopter’s entry into operational service.” Mick Maurer, president of Sikorsky, said: “This agreement clears the way…

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