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Air Force

Companies Team To Offer C-27J For Canadian Fixed Wing Search And Rescue Program

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

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Finmeccanica units Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia Aermacchi North America and Canada, and DRS Canada, as well as General Dynamics [GD] Canada and Canada’s Provincial Aerospace yesterday said they have signed a Letter of Intent to partner on a proposal for a Canadian Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) solution. The companies said they are finalizing the terms and conditions of the partnership and will work toward a more definitive agreement in the coming months. The partnership is forming in response to…

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