The Bedek (maintenance) division of Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has won a contract to repair and maintain scores of helicopters flown by the U.S. army in Europe. The company has been trying to obtain similar contracts for maintaining helicopters for the U.S. Sixth Fleet and the U.S. Air Force in Europe, so far without success.
IAI sources say they will put up a repair facility in Belgium, to be staffed by Israeli and Belgian engineers and aircraft technicians, where helicopters will be broken down and parts shipped to Israel for major repairs.
IAI is also planning to produce a new-model Fouga Magister jet training plane, to replace the old model which has been in use with the Israel Air Force for many years. The new model will only be used for training purposes, unlike the old model which was sometimes used for operational purposes.
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