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Thursday, July 07, 2011

Mexican air force to get four C-27J transports

C-27J SpartanMexico has ordered four C-27J Spartan transports for its air force, making it the first Latin American nation to select the Alenia Aeronautica-built type.

The Mexican air force signed a contract worth about $200 million on 6 July, with the Finmeccanica company to start deliveries within a little over two months. "The first aircraft will be in Mexico City before the military parade on 16 September, and the whole supply will be completed by the end of 2012," it said.

The new deal also includes the provision of logistics support for the fleet "for several years", Alenia Aeronautica said in a statement.

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