Ka-226T completes test EMS missions for Winter Olympics in Sochi
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-May-13
A light multipurpose helicopter with coaxial rotors, the Ka-226T, developed by the Russian Helicopters company (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, which is part of the Rostec State Corporation), took part in test search and rescue missions as part of preparations for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, 2014. The test flights of Ka-226T which was equipped [...]
HeliRussia – First Kamov Ka62 to fly by August
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-May-13
Russian Helicopters have brought a Ka62 mockup to the HeliRussia 2013 show, but expect to fly the first example before the MAKS show this August. The Kamov design is powered by 1,680-hp Ardiden 3G turboshaft engines. The first transmission system, designed by Austrian specialists Zoerkler should be delivered this month. Certification of the 12-15 seat [...]
Russian Helicopters showcases Ka32 and Ka-226T at ABACE
Source: Russian Helicopters, 19-Apr-13
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is showcasing the multirole Ka-32A11BC and light Ka-226T helicopters at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE 2013) being held in Shanghai. The Russian Helicopters display can be found at stand H302. The Asian [...]
Ka-32 demonstrates its capabilities at French firefighting conference
Source: Russian Helicopters, 15-Apr-13
As part of the Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative (GHFI), Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of the State Corporation Rostec) is a sponsor of the Aerial Firefighting Conference now underway in France (April 10-11). Fighting wildfires is a very critical issue in a number of European countries during the summer months. The Aerial Firefighting [...]
Russian Helicopters launches South Africa service centre with Denel Aviation
Source: Russian Helicopters, 03-Apr-13
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, and Denel Aviation of South Africa have opened a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in South Africa for Russian-built helicopters, strengthening Russian Helicopters’ position in the African market. The MRO centre was launched on 26 March 2013 [...]
Russian Helicopters to present latest developments at Heli-Expo 2013
Source: Russian Helicopters, 05-Mar-13
In one of the world’s largest helicopter Heli-Expo trade show in 2013, which will be held from 5 to 7 March 2013 in Las Vegas, holding “Russian Helicopters” (a subsidiary of “Oboronprom” included in the State Corporation Rostechnadzor) will demonstrate helicopter Ka-62 , Mi 171A2- and Ka-32A11BC . On the second day, 6 March, is [...]
Russian Helicopters showcases unique archive photos of Kamov and Mil
Source: Russian Helicopters, 27-Feb-13
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has put unique archive photographs on show at an exhibition being held in Terminal F of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport to celebrate 90 years of civil aviation in Russia. Russia marked the 90th anniversary of civil aviation in [...]
Russian Helicopters launches Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative
Source: Russian Helicopters, 22-Feb-13
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has launched the Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative (GHFI) to increase the use of fire-fighting helicopters specially equipped with the suspended fire-fighting systems (Bambi Buckets), water cannons and other fire-fighting equipment. he GHFI will involve makers of fire-fighting systems [...]
INAER Helicopter Chile reinforces firefighting fleet
Source: Avincis Group, 06-Feb-13
INAER Helicopter Chile, aware of the importance of conserving the environment, has once again this year reinforced its fleet of aircraft for the 2012-2013 firefighting campaign with helicopters from the now-completed summer campaign in Spain and Portugal, where they intervened in numerous forest fires. During his visit to the Trilahue Air Base, Ricardo Rivera, leader [...]
Russian Helicopters to open Ka226 plant in India
Source: Russian Helicopters, 01-Jan-13
During the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation, and Elcom Systems Private Limited, part of the Indian investment conglomerate SUN Group, signed in New Delhi an agreement to set up in India a modern industrial facility for manufacturing of Russian helicopter [...]
First Ka62 export sale recorded – to Brazil
Source: Russian Helicopters, 17-Dec-12
Russian Helicopters, subsidiary of state defence holding Oboronprom – the part of Russian Technologies State Corporation and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that it has signed its first export contract for the medium multirole Ka-62 with Brazilian Atlas Táxi Aéreo. Seven Ka-62s are scheduled for delivery within the period of first [...]
Australia certifies Kamov Ka32
Source: Russian Helicopters, 13-Dec-12
The Russian-made multi-role coaxial Ka-32A11BC received a certificate of airworthiness in Australia. This certificate allows Australian helicopter operators to use the Ka-32S11BC as a search & rescue and firefighting helicopter as well as for sling load operations and in construction and installation work. The Ка-32А11BC is a unique Russian-made helicopter that is used in more [...]
Russian Helicopters details participation at AirShow China
Source: Russian Helicopters, 13-Nov-12
Russian Helicopters, an Oboronprom company and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, will showcase models including the Ansat, Ka-226T and new-look Mi-171A2 at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. The Russian Helicopters display at stand A1 1B in hall 1 will show the medium multirole Mi-8/17 range, including the Mi-171(E) which is already popular in China. The company will also exhibit [...]
Russian navy to buy Ka-62 maritime helicopters
Source: Izvestia, 16-Oct-12
The Russian Navy is reportedly to take delivery of a naval version of the Kamov Ka62 within two years. Dubbed the Ka62 “Killer Whale”, the naval version will operate from small corvette ships. (see full story)
New Ka32 production line to open in China?
Source: Prvada, 05-Oct-12
Beijing will begin the production of Russian multipurpose Ka-32 helicopters, Chinese media say. Spokespeople for the Russian Helicopters confirmed the fact of negotiations with China on the subject. (see full story)
Russian Helicopters master light segment
Source: Russian Helicopters, 30-Sep-12
Over the past few months holding “Helicopters of Russia” made some important steps to develop the segment of light helicopters, where domestic helicopter traditionally lost to foreign competition. In addition, defined the contours of a future high-speed machine, developed by the holding company. In early September, the holding was the first civilian order for light helicopters Ka-226T . This [...]
Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has decided to join the CB “Kamov” and CB “Mil”
Source: Russian Helicopters, 30-Sep-12
[electronic translation] According to the authors of the “development of the aviation industry in the years 2013-2025.”Scientific-Technical Complex (NTC) of JSC” Helicopters of Russia “will be established on the basis of CB” Mil “and” Kamov “” in order to reduce the time and cost of development of helicopters. “ It is fairly safe to assume that [...]
Producer of Ka-32A11BC and Ka-226T celebrates 50th anniversary
Source: Russian Helicopters, 23-Sep-12
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPP), part of Russian Helicopters and a producer of the Kamov Design Bureau’s distinctive coaxial-rotor civilian and military helicopters, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. KumAPP is one of the biggest industrial enterprises in Russia, and the main manufacturing centre for the advanced civilian and military helicopters developed by the Kamov Design [...]
Russian Helicopters to showcase in-demand models at ILA 2012
Source: Russian Helicopters, 12-Sep-12
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces its participation in the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, which runs from 11-16 September in Berlin. The Company’s display will be located at Booth 1305 in Hall 1. Russian Helicopters will showcase its current line-up of helicopters [...]
NefteGazAeroCosmos signs for 18 new Ka-226TG
Source: Russian Helicopters, 07-Sep-12
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that it has signed a contract with the NefteGazAeroCosmos research and production centre to deliver 18 light Ka-226TG helicopters. The helicopters are scheduled for delivery in 2013-2014, with the buyer receiving the first six machines in 2013 [...]
Russian Helicopters presents latest helicopter manufacturing innovations
Source: Russian Helicopters, 28-Jun-12
Russian Helicopters, part of the Russian state defence industry holding Oboronprom, a subsidiary of Russian Technologies Corporation, and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, including a number of the most renowned, innovative and widely used models, is presenting its latest innovations in mechanical engineering and modern helicopter technologies at the second international Engineering [...]
Russian Helicopters signs support agreement with Turbomeca
Source: Russian Helicopters, 27-Jun-12
Russian Helicopters, one of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturers and part of Russian state defence holding Oboronprom, and Turbomeca (Safran Group) announce that they have signed a general agreement on support cooperation of Turbomeca helicopter engines in Russia. Such an agreement plans for Helicopter Service Company, part of Russian Helicopters group, to provide engine support [...]
Russian Helicopters delivers five Ka-32A11BCs to EMERCOM
Source: Russian Helicopters, 22-Jun-12
Russian Helicopters, a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters and part of the Russian state defence industry holding Oboronprom, announces the early completion of its contact to supply five search-and-rescue helicopters to the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM). The fifth and final Ka-32A11BC was delivered to the Ministry under a contract to supply five Ka-32A11BC [...]
Russia to acquire 20 Ansat trainer helicopters
Source: Panarmenian, 23-May-12
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of at least thirty Ansat trainer helicopters by 2020, the service’s spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Tuesday (see full story)
Turbomeca shows mockup of Ardiden 3G engine for Ka62 at HeliRussia
Source: Turbomeca, 17-May-12
During the Heli Russia Air Show, Turbomeca (Safran group) is pleased to present the full size mock-up of Ardiden 3G engine which will power multipurpose medium-class Ka-62 helicopter, at the Russian Helicopters stand. One year ago, at Heli Russia 2011, Russian Helicopters, JSC and Turbomeca signed agreements for the development and supply of Ardiden 3G [...]
Kazakhstan Ministry of Emergency Situations takes delivery of Ka32
Source: Russian Helicopters, 07-May-12
Russian Helicopters, a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters and part of the Russian state defense industry holding Oboronprom, has delivered to the Emergency Situations Ministry (EMERCOM) of the Republic of Kazakhstan two modified coaxial Ka-32A11BC rescue helicopters. The delivery of the Ka-32A11BC helicopters marks the quick and successful execution of a contract signed [...]
Mi-17 and Ka-32 orders expected in Malaysia
Source: HeliHub.com, 02-May-12
Russian Helicopters will reportedly sign contracts for civil Mi-17s and Ka-32s to customers in Malaysia soon – according to a company representative commenting on the results of the 13th Defense Services Asia exhibition and conference which was held in Kuala Lumpur on April 16th – 19th. According to him, negotiations are at the final stages. [...]
Five Ukraine nationals die in Ka32 accident in Romania
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-Apr-12
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches, [...]
Russian Helicopters delivers Ka-32A11BC to Helipark Taxi Aereo
Source: Russian Helicopters, 28-Mar-12
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Russian defence industry state holding company Oboronprom, today delivered the multi-role coaxial Ka-32A11BC helicopter to Brazilian operator Helipark Taxi Aereo. The delivery was completed within the timeframe agreed in the contract that the parties signed in December 2010. The acquisition of the Ka-32A11BC – the first by a Brazilian helicopter operator – [...]
Russian Air Force details Ka226 acquisition program
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Jan-12
Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik said on Monday that the Air Force are acquiring four Ka226s this month, and have longer term plans for up to 30 this decade. They will be initially delivered to the force’s helicopter training center at Torzhok. He also confirmed that 17 new aircraft were deilvered to Torzhok in [...]
Brazil certifies Kamov Ka32A11BC
Source: Russian Helicopters, 07-Dec-11
The Russian multi-role coaxial Ka-32A11BC helicopter was today granted a type certificate in Brazil. The certificate will allow the Ka-32A11BC operate on the Brazilian civil aviation market and perform firefighting, search and rescue, load-carrying missions, as well as handling special construction tasks in places inaccessible to traditional transport. It is worth mentioning that in December [...]
New Ka226T variant being developed for 2014 Winter Olympics
Source: Russian Helicopters, 29-Nov-11
New medevac, rescue, and firefighting rotorcraft of Russian make, built by enterprises of the Russian Helicopters holding company, a subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom, may take part in ensuring and enforcing security at the Winter Olympics in Russian seaside resort Sochi in 2014. Such a conclusion was made after the Russian EMERCOM completed research [...]
EASA approves Arrius 2G1 engine for Ka226T
Source: Russian Helicopters, 17-Nov-11
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Arrius 2G1 turboshaft engine made by French company Turbomeca (Safran Group), installed on the Russian light Ka-226T helicopter. Engine certification achieved end-October 2011 allows mass operation of the engine and remains an important milestone in the multi-role Ka-226T helicopter programme. The contract between the Russian rotorcraft [...]
China chooses Ka32 for firefighting
Source: HeliHub.com, 25-Oct-11
Russian Helicopters has signed an agreement wiht the Public Security organisation of Ordos (China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region) to supply a Ka-32A11BC in the fire-fighting role. Each will be fitted with a Simplex fire attack system (either model 328 or 348), a horizontal water gun and VSU-9 bucket carrying up to 5 tonnes of water. [...]
MAKS – New models Mi-34C1, Ka-226T, Mi-38, and Mi-26T2 showcased
Source: Russian Helicopters, 21-Aug-11
Russian Helicopters, the industry holding and a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, has showcased its diverse lineup including the new light Mi-34C1, Ka-226T, Mi-38, and Mi-26T2 at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011. Those and other civil rotorcraft of Russian make, including the attack Mi-28NE Night Hunter and the Ka-52 Alligator will be shown [...]
Rescue helicopter crashes rescuing a helicopter
Source: HeliHub.com, 10-Jun-11
Mount Ebrus in the Caucasus Mountains in the southern part of Russia is the highest mountain in Europe. Yesterday it hosted the dubious honour of a double helicopter crash. Firstly a Robinson R44 on a tourist flight crashed at an altitude of 3,800 metres, reportedly due to poor visibility. The emergency authority EMERCOM sent a [...]
Russian Helicopters orders 40 Ardiden 3G to power the Ka-62
Source: Turbomeca, 20-May-11
During the Heli Russia Air Show, Russian Helicopters, JSC has formally placed on Turbomeca (Safran group) the first order for the delivery of 40 serial Ardiden 3G engines for the Ka-62. This first lot of 40 engines will be delivered to Russian Helicopters over a period of two years. Such order materializes the first step [...]
Ka32A11BC with medical module delivered to Russia’s EMERCOM
Source: Russian Helicopters, 18-May-11
Russian Helicopters, the helicopter industry holding and a part of UIC Oboronprom, has delivered the new Ka-32A11BC rescue helicopter equipped with a medical module to Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Management and Natural Disasters Response (EMERCOM of Russia). The helicopter was delivered under the contract concluded with EMERCOM in 2009 for [...]
Updated Ka62 will have Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines
Source: Turbomeca, 27-Apr-11
Russian Helicopters, JSC and French Turbomeca (Safran group), have signed contracts for the supply of at least 308 Turbomeca Ardiden 3G turbo shaft engines to be installed on the updated Ka-62 helicopter. This announcement follows the ‘protocol of intentions’ contract signed on 21 February 2010, outlining the development and delivery of the Safran engines for [...]
Helipark Taxi Aereo to set up support centre for Ka32 in Brazil
Source: Russian Helicopters, 15-Apr-11
Russian Helicopters, the helicopter industry holding and a part of UIC Oboronprom, have signed an agreement with Brazilian operator Helipark Taxi Aereo to create a support centre for the medium multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopters. Their experts think that the availability of service and support centres in the country will help provide full-scale support for the operations [...]
Russian Helicopters promotes Ka32 for efficient skyscraper firefighting
Source: Russian Helicopters, 10-Mar-11
The Russian all-weather coaxial Ka-32A11BC helicopter equipped with a horizontal firefighting system is an efficient tool in combating fires on top floors of high rise buildings and skyscrapers, including the densely populated regions of the world’s largest cities. The helicopter can be used in fighting fires that ground apparatus cannot reach or has difficulty in [...]
Russian Helicopters detail Heli-Expo 2011 presence
Source: Russian Helicopters, 05-Mar-11
Russian Helicopters, a part of UIC Oboronprom, showcased its lineup at HELI-EXPO 2011 (stand 628) in Orlando, FL. The models on are potentially the most suitable and attractive for the North American market – the medium multi-role Mi-8/17, the coaxial Ka-32A11BC, the highly maneuverable light Mi-34C1, and the multi-role special ops (including operations in thin [...]
Helipark Taxi Aereo orders Brazil’s first Kamov Ka32
Source: Russian Helicopters, 04-Mar-11
Russian Helicopters, a part of UIC Oboronprom, and Brazilian commercial helicopter operator Helipark Taxi Aereo have concluded an agreement on the delivery of a multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopter. It is to be employed in civil operations in Brazil for the commercial transportation of cargo on an external sling. The acquisition of a Ka-32A11BC became the company’s [...]
Portuguese operator EMA marks 5,000 hours of Ka32 operations
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Feb-11
On last January 16, 2011, EMA (Empresa de Aerial Media, Ltd) marked 5,000 hours with their Ka32 fleet РKamov 32A11BC, registration CS-HMM, was the actual helicopter which flew the milestone , under the command of pilot Jos̩ Mendes, co-pilot Joana Santos and winch operator Bruno Martins. This achievement comes after only three years of [...]
Kamov Ka-32A11BC certified in India
Source: Russian Helicopters, 09-Feb-11
The Ka-32A11BC, the Russian civil all-weather coaxial helicopter, has been certified for operations in India. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of India (DGCA) allowed operations on the basis of the certificate issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued a standard EASA.IM.R.133 certificate for the Ka-32A11BC in 2009. The [...]
Rosoboronexport details Russian presence at Aero India
Source: Rosoboronexport, 09-Feb-11
At Aero India 2011 Rosoboronexport offers its foreign customers a wide range of helicopter systems. In recent years exports of Russian rotary-wing aircraft have been steadily growing. Amongst the most popular export items one finds a family of the Mi-17 military helicopters, being delivered these days also to the Indian Air Force. Proven and effective [...]
Germany: Trainico acquires Ka26 for engineering training
Source: HeliHub.com, 06-Jan-11
Trainico in the German city of Berlin has acquired a retired Kamov Ka26 for use as a training tool. It will be used primarily for training aircraft engineers, and had for some years been displayed outdoors with the Hans-Grade-Museum at Borkheide. This particular aircraft was built by Ufa State Aviation Plant in 1974 with serial [...]
Russia starts process to get Ka32 certified in Brazil
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Dec-10
Russian Helicopters have recently started the formal process of obtaining certification for the Kamov Ka32A11BC in Brazil. They are expecting the issuing of the approval certificate in the second half of 2011. They believe that the process should be simplified by the fact that this model has already been certified by EASA and Transport Canada. [...]
China: Mi-26 delivered, considering fire-fighting Ka32 fleet purchase
Source: Russian Helicopters, 16-Nov-10
Zhuhai, Kitay/ 15 November 2010 – Russian multipurpose heavy transport helicopter Mi-26TC production Rostvertol entering the Russian helicopter holding Russian Helicopters, was officially delivered to the customer and arrived in China shortly before the opening tomorrow at Zhuhai International Exhibition Airshow China 2010. The contract to supply heavy Mi-26TC in the People’s Republic was signed [...]
Ansat and Ka226 expect Russian certification before year-end
Source: RIA Novosti, 13-Nov-10
Russia will certify two light utility helicopters by the end of 2010, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.
Russian Helicopters to deliver 5 Ka32s to EMERCOM
Source: Russian Helicopters, 26-Oct-10
(This press release follows HeliHub’s first report on this purchase, way back on 3-Sep-2010 – see here) Moscow, 26th October 2010 – Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-building holding that makes part of the UIC Oboronprom plans to deliver to Russian EMERCOM five Ka-32A11BC helicopters within 2011-12. In accordance with the state contract between Russian EMERCOM and Russian [...]
Kazakhstan Ministry for Emergency Situations to acquire Ka32s for firefighting
Source: AVE, 17-Oct-10
The Ministry for Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan (MOE) will buy in 2011 for fighting fires in tall buildings of Astana and Almaty, Ka-32 helicopters.
Firefighting Ka32 to display at Helitech 2010
Source: Aviaport, 05-Oct-10
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://www.aviaport.ru/digest/2010/10/05/203327.html
Testing of Ka226T insured for over $5½M
Source: AVE, 01-Oct-10
nsurance company “Innogarant has provided insurance protection Ka-226T Kamov during trials in India. The total sum insured under the contract amounted to more than 169.8 million rubles – $5.55 Million at today’s rates
Serbian based fire-fighting Ka32 and Mi-26 have flown zero missions since April
07-Sep-10
“Two Russian helicopters with a Ka-32 and Mi-26 arrived at the airport in Nis, they have not yet done so flights, but are ready to intervene at any moment,” said the speaker of agency.
Russia’s Emergency Ministry to buy five more Ka32s
03-Sep-10
Russian Emergency Ministry plans to get five Ka-32 helicopters and two Antonov-148 aircraft
Ka-52 put into series production in Primorye
Source: AVE, 01-Sep-10
eneral Director of OAO AAC “Progress” Yuri Denisenko, said that the order for production of “Alligator” acted only at the end of last year
Airleasing to supply six Ka-32s to UTair
Source: AVE, 01-Sep-10
It has been disclosed that a contract was signed on August 21 at the Tyumen air show between OAO UTair and Investment Financial Company Airleasing to supply six helicopters Ka-32A11BC.
Azerbaijan to buy four more Ka-32s
Source: RIA Novosti, 31-Aug-10
Russian Helicopters company will supply four Kamov Ka-32 helicopters to Azerbaijan in the near future, the Azerbaijani APA news agency said on Monday.
Ka226T serial production to start in 2012
Source: AVE, 16-Aug-10
The Ka-226T has a maximum takeoff weight of 4 tons with a payload of 1.45 tons Maximum altitude – 7,5 thousand meters Maximum speed helicopter is 230 km / h.
Russia to base Ka-52s on new Mistral class warships
Source: AVE, 16-Aug-10
Ka-52 helicopters will be based on the ship of “Mistral,” said Chief of the Air Force (Air Force), Colonel General Alexander Zelin.
Ka32 supports South African research trip to Marion Island
Source: News24, 12-Aug-10
Kamov Ka32 registered ZS-RRI features in photo accompanying article. Second helicopter mentioned, and likely to be sister ship ZS-PXU [file photo]
Ukrainian Navy KA-27 Helix helicopter lands on US Navy frigate
Source: US Navy, 06-Aug-10
A Ukrainian navy KA-27 Helix helicopter from Saki Naval Air Base in Ukraine, conducts deck land qualifications with the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) during exercise Sea Breeze 2010. Sea Breeze is an annual multinational exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnerships in the Black Sea region in the spirit of partnership for peace. (U.S. [...]
Russian Helicopters showcases product range at Farnborough 2010
Source: Russian Helicopters, 19-Jul-10
At the Farnborough International Airshow that took off today near London (Great Britain) Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding presents its newest projects within the UIC Oboronprom display. Farnborough Airshow is considered one of the world’s largest and traditionally attracts key international aviation industry manufacturers showcasing their up-to-date achievements. Andrei Shibitov, COO Russian Helicopters, states, “Farnborough trade [...]
Russia plans 400 new military helicopters in next 5 years
Source: IVA, 25-May-10
The Air Force will buy Mi-28, Ka-52 and significantly upgraded Mi-8
Azerbaijan takes delivery of two Ka32s
17-May-10
(electronic translation from Russian) Russian Helicopter Holding “Helicopters of Russia” has put the Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Emergency Situations, two medium-sized multi-purpose helicopter Ka-32A, manufactured by JSC “Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise” (JSC “KumAPP”). The contract was signed in 2008. Final handover of the two Ka-32A was held May 1, 2010, and May 8 were [...]
Russian firefighting helicopters help across Europe
Source: Russian Helicopters, 30-Apr-10
The Russian firefighting Ka-32A11BC, Mi-17, and Mi-26T are ready to keep Europe safe from fires in the upcoming summer season – always a potential hazard in many EU countries. Such a statement was made by the Russian Helicopters delegates at the Athens Firefighting International Conference on 29 April 2010. Russian Helicopters offers rotorcraft fit for [...]
India To Buy 50 Utility Copters for Navy
Source: Defense News, 28-Apr-10
RFI has been sent to Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, Kamov and Bell.
Russian Helicopters choose Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engine for Kamov Ka62
Source: Russian Helicopters, 27-Feb-10
The Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engine has been chosen by Russian Helicopters, JSC for the upgraded Ka-62, in the frame of the Protocol of Intentions signed on January, 21st. Offering a high growth potential, this state-of-the-art engine is the response for the strongly expanded five up to eight tons helicopters market. In January 2010 a group [...]
Ka226 in high-altitude tests ahead of Indian Army bid
Source: Press Trust of India, 17-Feb-10
Russia has brought three of its Kamov-226 light multi-purpose helicopters to join trials in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir for the Indian armed forces’ requirement for 197 such choppers. “We have brought the Ka-226 helicopters for the high altitude trials that are going on at present. We are competing in the bids against [...]
Russian Army to get state-of-the-art Ka-52 helicopters in 2010
05-Jan-10
The Russian Army will receive the latest state-of-the-art Ka-52 helicopters along with the Mi-28N, upgraded Mi-8 and Mi-26 helicopters in 2010
Up to $200M to be invested in Arsenyev Aviation Company over next six years
Source: Russian Helicopters, 08-Dec-09
Russian Helicopters is pursuing modernisation of constituent companies by introducing prospective industry technology to the manufacturing process. As part of this move Arsenyev Aviation Company. The total amount of investments is estimated at 6 billion roubles (around 200 million USD), both from state funds and own assets of the company.
Arrius-equipped Ka226T among the best in class for safety and emissions
Source: http://www.rus-helicopters.ru/en/news/news_company/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=1758, 08-Dec-09
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPE) has completed tests of a Ka-226T fitted with Turbomeca engines. The model uses French Arrius 2G turboshafts and a Russian VR-226N gearbox.
Kuwait: Interest in KA-28 anti-submarine helicopter
Source: Tactical Report, 04-Nov-09
The Kuwaiti Defence Ministry is said to be showing interest in the Kamov KA-28 anti-submarine helicopter.
