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03.11.2009

RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS EXPECTS DEMAND FOR FIREFIGHTING HELICOPTERS TO GROW

Russian Helicopters showcased its firefighting rotorcraft at the international airspace supply fair AIRTEC 2009 that kicked off today in Frankfurt. The recent certification by EASA of the multi-role Ka-32A11BC, also used in firefighting missions, makes it an attractive option for commercial operators in the EU. It can now be employed by both EU state authorities and private helicopter companies.

03.11.2009

RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS EXPOSITION AT EUROPEAN AIRTEC 2009

Russian Helicopters showcased a Russian-made helicopter lineup at the international airspace supply fair AIRTEC 2009 that kicked off today in Frankfurt. Russian specialists from the holding have spoken to potential European customers and existing regional partners on the advantages of popular Russian multi-role helicopters such as the Mi-17, special capabilities of the recently EASA-certified Ka-32A11BC and ways of employing the multi-role Mi-38 that is awaiting mass production. Exhibition visitors were shown mock-ups of the new light Ka-226T and Ansat helicopters.

15.10.2009

Mi-26 lifts Chinook in Afghanistan

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has hired in a Russian Mi-26 to airlift a CH-47 Chinook damaged in a hard landing.

09.10.2009

1st Mi-17 Full Mission Simulator to Be Located in Central Europe

To satisfy NATO and EU training requirement

09.10.2009

IAF presses two Mi17 copters for anti-naxal operation in Maharashtra

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has pressed two Mi17 copters for the joint operations being carried out by the Maharashtra and the Chattisgarh police to nab naxals responsible for Thursday’s massacre.

23.09.2009

CHINA NEEDS RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS

Russian Helicopters, JCS, represents the entire Russian helicopter industry and offers a wide range of light, midsize and heavy helicopters to its clients in China and worldwide. Stable demand for the most popular Mi-8/17 and heavy Mi-26TC helicopters makes the Chinese market a top priority in the sales strategy of Russian Helicopters.

The entire Russian helicopter industry is represented by a unified Russian Helicopters exposition at Aviation Expo/China 2009 that opened earlier today. “Mi” and “Ka” helicopter models are of high demand in different segments of the Chinese economy and Russian Helicopters expects demand to increase in heavy and midsize classes.

18.06.2009

RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS AND PALL EUROPE ANNOUNCE COOPERATION ON MI-8/17 MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

Paris– Russian Helicopters, JSC, and Pall Europe have started cooperation on the M-8/17 helicopter modernization program. The Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant and Pall Europe signed an agreement at Paris Air Show 2009 to provide engine particle separators for new and previously delivered civil Mi-8/17 helicopters.

27.02.2009

Bolivia to start receiving Russian-made helicopters in April

MOSCOW, February 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russia is to deliver two helicopters to Bolivia at the beginning of April, Bolivia's anti-drug tsar has said, with reports suggesting that they will be used in the fight against the illicit drug business.

16.02.2009

Medvedev says Russia ready to supply helicopters to Bolivia

MOSCOW, February 16 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Moscow was planning to supply a large number of helicopters to Bolivia.

13.02.2009

Russia offers India 320 combat helicopters

BANGALORE (India), February 13 (RIA Novosti) - Russia is ready to provide India with a total of 320 military helicopters and hopes to expand cooperation, an executive of a Russian helicopter making plant said on Friday.

11.02.2009

Russia to deliver first Mi-171 helicopter to India in 2010

BANGALORE (India), February 11 (RIA Novosti) - Russia will deliver the first of 80 Mi-171 transport helicopters to India under a recent contract in 2010, an official from Russia's state arms exporter said on Wednesday.

03.02.2009

First Russian Mi-171 helicopters to arrive in India by yearend

Moscow: Russia will deliver the first of the 80 Mi-171 transport helicopters to India by the end of this year, an official from Russia's state arms export agency said on Monday. The $662 million deal for the supply of 80 of these advanced helicopters was concluded last year December.