Japan has ordered additional Leonardo AW101 heavy helicopters and will upgrade its existing fleet, providing a further boost to the Yeovil, UK-based production.
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Jerry Moran, along with eight other senators, will meet with French officials in Paris to promote U.S. aerospace technology.
Tokyo-based Gitai, a startup developing several space robots, has raised about ¥4 billion ($29 million) in funding as part of a Series B extension round.
The hybrid CP-01 is capable of carrying six passengers or 600 kg (1,500 lb.) of cargo up to 500 km (310.6 mi.) at a cruise speed of 300 km/hr. (186.4 mph).
