France's Safran plans to leverage its position as propulsion and equipment supplier for the U.S. Army's new Light Utility Helicopter to reinforce its beachhead in the American defense sector. The decision in favor of Eurocopter's EC145—coupled with the earlier choice of the AgustaWestland EH 101 to replace the presidential VIP fleet—is expected to open the door for procurement of European rotorcraft by U.S. government agencies. And Chairman/ CEO Jean-Paul Bechat says Safran plans to step up its American investment plans in consequence.
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