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Airbus is a major player in the European aerospace and defence sector, and its helicopter segment has been gaining a stronger strategic foothold in key NATO nations as it expands eastward in the region, with a surge in order numbers over the past year. The company has four primary production plants across Europe – two in Germany and two in France – offering the continent critical manufacturing capabilities. With a helicopter portfolio that spans multi-role, transport and heavy lift, along with