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Marines Stop Work On Boeing’s Unmanned Cargo Helicopter

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

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The Marine Corps has halted work on Boeing's [BA] unmanned cargo helicopter, the A160T Hummingbird, because of "technical issues" with the system designed to fly higher and deliver greater payloads, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the company confirmed recently. Boeing was notified of the 60-day stop-work order on Dec. 15. The work suspension will allow the Navy and Marine Corps to evaluate the A-160T and determine the best course of action, NAVAIR spokeswoman Jamie Cosgrove said. She and Boeing…

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