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Civil helicopter sales in SE Asia are declining, Airbus says

Factors include the impact of the Chinese economy, airspace regulation and oil price

Airbus has several Asia Pacific partnerships in play, including a 50-50 joint venture to develop an AC352 version of the H175.

By Thierry Dubois • Writer

February 15, 2016

Helicopter sales last year and this year in the Southeast Asia Pacific region reflect a downturn, according to Airbus Helicopters. In China, last year’s flurry of sales cannot offset the effects of the slowing economy, which are already being felt.

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