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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We look forward to exploring many potential projects with AVIC II for both the Chinese and international marketplace. We are excited about the opportunity to execute projects outlined in the current MOU that create additional areas of cooperation in the future."

Source: Sikorsky vice president for corporate strategy and advanced programs Carey Bond, on the announcement Thursday of a Memorandum of Understanding between the American helicopter manufacturer and China's Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) for joint development and production of light, intermediate, and medium-duty helicopters.

FMI: www.sikorsky.com, www.avic2.com