NZ Defense Minister said NH90 is “a challenging piece of kit”

New Zealand’s Defense Minister Gerry Brownlee said the NH90 helicopter is “a challenging piece of kit.” He made the remark while commenting on recent efforts by New Zealand to provide aid to Vanuatu.

First flight of a RNZAF NH-90
By New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand (20120214_OH_K1001337_0012) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Canada issues RFP to replace CC-115, C-130H

Canada has finally move forward with the plan to replace its aging CC-115 with a new aircraft.

De Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo (DHC-5D), Canada - Air Force AN0361368.jpg
De Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo (DHC-5D), Canada – Air Force AN0361368” by
John Davies – CYOW Airport Watch
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Photo http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/8/6/3/0361368.jpg. Licensed under GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons.

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