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MD Helicopters Sees Increase In Military Sales, Tilton Says

Friday, March 6th, 2015

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ORLANDO, Fla.--MD Helicopters has experienced growth in its military helicopter business while its competitors' sales have declined, according to company CEO Lynn Tilton."We're sort of on the 'other end' of the wave," Tilton told an audience March 3 at the Helicopter Association International's (HAI) Heli-Expo show. "I hope it will continue, though, and not be short-lived."Tilton attributed the increase in military business to the company "evolving and enhancing" the scout helicopter market in tandem with the United States' ongoing campaign…

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