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Eurocopter and Helibras Unveil New Helo Simulator Plans

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Friday, April 17th, 2009

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European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.'s (EADS) Eurocopter and its Brazilian subsidiary Helibras this week introduced plans for the first flight simulator for helicopters in Latin America. "Eurocopter's strategy is to develop its support and services activity and to promote a proactive pilot training policy," Lutz Bertling, Eurocopter's president said at the Latin America Aerospace & Defense (LAAD) show in Rio de Janeiro. The flight simulator will be operational in two years time in the state of Rio de Janeiro…

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