Airbus, Avicopter Sign Agreement for 1,000 Helicopters
Airbus views the deal as a "historic ambition" that strengthens its partnership with the Chinese manufacturer.

Airbus Helicopters and Avicopter, partners on the EC175/AC352 medium-twin helicopter program, signed a joint production agreement yesterday for 1,000 rotorcraft. The signing took place at the Elysée Palace in Paris, witnessed by Chinese president Xi Jinping and French president François Hollande.