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Canada for the moment sticks to its Aurora aircraft

Ottawa, Canada - Diverse possibilities considered for succession

For the moment, at least 10 of the 18 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft belonging to the Canadian armed forces will keep on doing their duty, pending the government's decision on the purchase of newer means. This was stated by sources of the government itself, which confirmed that the Aurora, a four-engine turboprop derived from the US P-3 Orion, will remain service until 2020, and that its substitution...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1083738
Rome, Italy, 12/19/2007 17:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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