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  • Boeing to compete for new presidential helicopter contract with license purchase

    06/07/2010 11:16:33 AM PDT · by jazusamo · 5 replies · 12+ views
    The Hill ^ | June 7, 2010 | Roxana Tiron
    Boeing will compete for a new fleet of presidential helicopters by getting the rights from AgustaWestland to build its AW 101 medium-lift helicopter in the United States. The AW 101 is the same helicopter that served as the basis for a previous presidential helicopter contract. The Pentagon and White House canceled that contract with much fanfare after its price tag doubled due to a series of required design changes. AgustaWestland was partnered with Lockheed Martin, one of Boeing's top competitors, for that contract. Boeing announced Monday that it will secure a license from AgustaWestland — an Italian-British venture and part...