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Philippines seeks parts from Japan for ‘Huey’ helicopters – commander Philippines seeks parts from Japan for ‘Huey’ helicopters – commander
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The Philippines is talking to Japan about acquiring spare parts for its UH-1H “Huey” helicopters, the air force commander said on Monday. The statement comes as a deal for new Canadian choppers collapsed this year. The $96 million parts package would keep about 80 US-made Bell utility helicopters flying until 2020 when the Philippines expects to take delivery of new aircraft, Lieutenant-General Galileo Kintanar, the air force chief, told Reuters. Japan eased a decades-old arms export ban in 2014, allowing for weapons exports and participation in joint arms programs when they serve international peace and Japan’s security. The Philippines is seeking to acquire UH-1H 'Huey' helicopter parts from Japan, the air force commander said on Monday. The comments come as a deal for new Canadian choppers collapsed this year. The $96 million parts package would keep about 80 US-made Bell utility helicopters flying until 2020 when the Philippines expects to take delivery of new aircraft, Lieutenant-General Galileo Kintanar, the air force chief, told Reuters. Japan eased a decades-old arms export ban in 2014, allowing for weapons exports and participation in joint arms programs when they serve in the interests of international peace and Japanese security.