Safran Helicopter Engines plays down Royal Navy Merlin re-engining prospects

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A re-engining programme for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) fleet of Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlins in service until 2040 appears “unlikely and improbable”, according to the current powerplant provider for the type.

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