According to French newspaper Le Figaro, Mexico is about to buy 50 Super Puma from Airbus. The 2 billion euros contract should be signed on the 14th of July in France.

A deal for the H225M helicopters could be concluded as early as the Bastille Day military ceremonies in Paris on July 14 when Mexico has put negotiations on the agenda for a visit by its president, the source said, asking not to be named.

Airbus Helicopters declined to comment.

www.lefigaro.fr