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Erickson Upgrades Defense Fleet With Airbus H225 Super Pumas

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

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Erickson Upgrades Defense Fleet With Airbus H225 Super Pumas

Erickson recently completed the first flight of its Airbus H225 Super Puma, which will provide the operator’s customers with new advanced avionics, increased payload and increase range for various missions. “This aircraft is an investment in our business and a commitment to our customers to bring superb performance to their growing requirements,” Kevin S. Cochie, vice president and general manager of Erickson Defense and National Security, said in a statement. Erickson has a long legacy of serving the Department of…

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