Brussels, 14/09/2006 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has approved a €100 million research and development support measure proposed by the French authorities for Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, to develop a new Franco-Chinese helicopter. This medium-sized (6-8 tonnes) civilian helicopter, known as EC175, will include a number of innovations offering better environmental performances and enhanced safety. Europcopter and its Chinese partners will construct the helicopter, with...