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Kongsberg, AgustaWestland Extend Helicopter MRO Cooperation

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014

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Kongsberg Defense Systems and Finmeccanica- AgustaWestland recently signed a protocol to extend and increase cooperation relating to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components, including various gear boxes, for the NH90 helicopter and a range of AgustaWestland helicopters. The protocol is an overarching agreement outlining the intentions of making Kongsberg a Center of Excellence for MRO of dynamic components in Northern Europe. Key elements of the agreement are related to the transfer of technology that includes the establishment of…

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