U.S. APPROVES LOAN FOR TURKISH COPTER PURCHASE

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has approved a loan for Turkey topurchase up to 14 military helicopters. Officials said the U.S. Export-Import Bank has approved a $324 millionloan for Ankara to purchase helicopters for Turkey's navy. The aircraftconsist of eight S-70B Sea Hawk and six UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for theTurkish Navy.