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

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, June 19th, 2014

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

A CH148 Cyclone developed by Sikorsky. Photo: Sikorsky

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 Thursday 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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