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Helicopter CEOs Believe Army’s Aviation Restructure Initiative Is Here To Stay

Pat Host

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

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Helicopter CEOs Believe Army’s Aviation Restructure Initiative Is Here To Stay

OH-58 Kiowa Scout Helicopter Photo: U.S. Army.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The North American CEOs of two helicopter contractors told Defense Daily they believe the Army's controversial Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI) is here to stay."It seems like, considering the actions the Army's taking, that it's a done deal," AgustaWestland North America CEO Robert LaBelle said Monday here on the eve of the Helicopter Association International's (HAI) Heli Expo show. "It seems to be the reality." LaBelle said AgustaWestland missed out on a business opportunity when the Army decided to…

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