M346 crashed

Another M346 prototype has crashed, this time in Italy. The pilot was able to eject safely.

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Australia to get one MRH90 for free

Eurocopter has decided to give a MRH90 helicopter to Australia for free after falling three years behind schedule in the program to deliver 46 aircraft.

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