LOM Praha awarded with $1.3M contract for Mi-17 pilot training
Source: LOM Praha, 29-Apr-13
LOM PRAHA, Czech Republic, has been awarded with a contract valued at (maximum) $ 1,3M for Mi-17 flight training of Polish Air Force pilots from 33rd Air Transportation Base in Powidz. The agreement focuses mainly on mastering of advanced operations including flying under IFR conditions at night. This contract is a result of the successful cooperation [...]
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 [...]
Afghan helicopters support independent operations
Source: US Marine Corps, 02-Apr-13
The Uruzgan based 4th Brigade of the Afghan National Army has taken major steps in perfecting its logistic resupply and casualty evacuation capabilities by using helicopters from the Kandahar Air Wing. During an independent operation in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghan forces coordinated an ammunition, personnel and equipment resupply from Tarin Kot, Uruzgan, using two [...]
25-Feb-13 EJC-3378 Mil Mi-17 San Juan de Sumapaz, Colombia
25-Feb-13
Crashed from low level hover due to high winds
Nepalese Government approve two Mi-17s for Army
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Feb-13
Last Friday, the Nepalese Government approved the purchase of two Mil Mi-17 helicopters for their Army – with funds being released in 2014. The meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Office of the Prime Minister at Singha Durbar approved the amount of 3 billion Nepalese rupees – rather a round number, and [...]
18-Jan-13 Mil Mi-17 Timberwara, India
18-Jan-13
Force landing after being shot at by militants – photos here. The hydraulic system and genrators were damaged. 1 of the 7 POB was injured
Pawan Hans ops launched in Himachal Pradesh
Source: Jagran Post, 07-Jan-13
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday launched Pawan Hans chopper services for the tribal areas in the state. (see full story)
Cornische Aviation files protest over US procurement of Mi-17 overhauls
Source: Cornische Aviation and Maintenance, 24-Oct-12
Cornische Aviation and Maintenance Limited, Sharjah, UAE announced today they were filing a Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest against a sole source US Army Mi-17 helicopter overhaul contract. In late September 2012, the US Army Non Standard Rotor Wing Aviation Program Management Office issued a sole source award for the overhaul of four Mi-17 helicopters belonging to [...]
17-Oct-12 Mil Mi-17 Maarat AL Numan, Syria
17-Oct-12
Helicopter shot down by missile. Casualties unknown
Denel Aviation and Russian Helicopters sign maintenance agreement
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-Sep-12
Denel Aviation, South Africa’s largest defence equipment manufacturer, and UIC Oboronprom, the parent company of Russian Helicopters, announce that they have signed a Teaming agreement to create a servicing hub for Russian-made military and commercial helicopters in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Teaming agreement was signed today at the 7th Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) at [...]
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 [...]
UTair Engineering renews Peruvian MRO certificates
Source: UTair, 29-Aug-12
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of the Republic of Peru issued a “UTair-Engineering” certificate of approval for the next four years. The inspection team of aviation authorities of the Republic of Peru has inspected repair production company to meet its requirements of aviation regulations Peru RAP-145NE. As a result of a positive opinion issued a [...]
UTair Engineering renews Russian MRO certificates
Source: UTair, 29-Aug-12
According to the results of inspections of the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation and the Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee confirmed certification of “UTair-Engineering” to meet its repair production requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation for Civil Aviation and Aviation Rules AP-145, respectively. Extended for another two-year term compliance [...]
Sikorsky in engine talks with Motor Sich
Source: Helihub.com, 31-Jul-12
The Ukraine branch of Russian news agency Kommersant is reporting that Sikorsky are in talks with local engine manufacturer Motor Sich. A feasible possibility is discussions for re-engining S61 models with the VK-2500 engine that powers the Mi-17 – given the political storm now brewing in the US over the purchase of ten further Mi-17s [...]
US House of Representatives votes 407-5 to stop Mi-17 purchases
Source: Congressman Jim Moran, 20-Jul-12
The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat and Senior Member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, to put an end to purchases from the Russian-controlled arms dealer Rosoboronexport which is currently supplying weapons to the oppressive Syrian regime. The amendment, attached to the FY’13 [...]
11-Jul-12 Mil Mi-17 Skardu, Pakistan (6F)
11-Jul-12
Reported as a test flight, but with 8 POB? Fatalities named as Major Amir Azam, Havildar Abdual Waheed, Havildar Zeeshan Haider, Naik Muhammad Imran, Sepoy Kaleem Ullah and Sepoy Noor Mustafa
13-Jun-12 EJC-3381 Mil Mi-17 Carepa, Colombia (1F)
13-Jun-12
Post maintenance test flight crash, major post-crash fire. 1 fatality named as Edgar Rojas Calderón. Four survivors named as as Javier Salguero Moreno; José Espinosa Cortés; Jesús Carreño Manrique; and Jhon Agudelo Castaño
Approval for Multinational Aviation Training Centre in Czech Republic
Source: Czech Ministry of Defence, 01-Jun-12
The Chicago NATO Summit, held 20 and 21 May 2012, agreed the Czech project to create and lead the Multinational Aviation Training Centre for allied air forces within the Smart Defence initiative to share capabilities. The Czech Republic has been a lead country of the HIP Helicopter Task Force Initiative since 2009, and an administrator [...]
18-May-12 EV-0672 Mil Mi-17V5 San Felipe, Venezuela (4F)
18-May-12
Crashed on take off from an altitude of approx 10m on a training flight. 4 of 5 occupants killed – at least some from the Bolivian military, being trained in Venezuela. One fatality named as Col. Oscar Martinez Mora. Photo here shows the tail boom having been cut by the main rotors
Azerbaijan to receive 64 new military helicopters this year
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-May-12
From contracts signed in 2010, Azerbaijan will this year receive a total of 64 helicopters, consisting of 40 Mi-17V1 and 24 Mi-35M models, being built by the Kazan and Rostvertol plants. This all adds up to the largest aviation contract signed between the two countries. Nikolai Vanesev – HeliHub.com Moscow correspondent
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. [...]
New Mi-17 simulator pushes Afghan pilots’ capabilities
Source: US Air Force, 21-Apr-12
Afghan pilots now have a state-of-the-art MI-17 simulator here to hone their aviation skills in a safe environment. Air Force Lt. Col. Chas Tacheny, the deputy commander of the 438 Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, said he has been involved with bringing the MI-17V5 No-Motion Level 5 Simulator to Afghanistan since July 2011 and he is [...]
28-Mar-12 Mil Mi-17 Kathmandu, Nepal
28-Mar-12
Got out of control during an anti-hijacking training session. Two army personnel injured
Russian Helicopters increases stake in Ulan-Ude Aviation to 100%
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-Mar-12
Russian Helicopters, JSC (hereinafter the Company), one of the global leaders in helicopter production, announced today its intent to increase its stake in Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC (hereinafter UUAP) to 100% through a squeeze-out procedure. By sending the squeeze-out demand notice to the remaining UUAP minority shareholders, the Company has exercised its right under the [...]
27-Feb-12 ST-GFB Mil Mi-17 Al-Qadarif, Sudan (3F)
27-Feb-12
Sudanese minister of agriculture, Abdel Halim al-Mutafi, has escaped death in a crash which killed three people. He emerged almost unscathed from the mishap which took place in Sudan’s eastern state of Al-Qadarif, where an Mi-17 helicopter carrying him along with six of his aides and two Iranian investors caught fire during take-off.
Two more Mi-17s destined for Fort Rucker
27-Dec-11
In a small ceremony Thursday, Army Col. Bert Vergez received two Mi-17s and then promptly handed them over to Science and Engineering Services, who will modify and modernize them with US-standard avionics and other features before they are operational from Fort Rucker (see full story) File photo
USAF airmen advise Afghans on rotary wing maintenance
Source: US Air Force, 18-Nov-11
Two Air Force maintainers currently deployed to Afghanistan are taking their more than 30 years of combined experience on rotary wing aircraft and passing off that knowledge to Afghan maintenance personnel in Herat, Afghanistan. Their mission is to train and advise their Afghan counterparts on the skill sets necessary to maintain and fix their MI-17 [...]
India set to order another 59 Mi-17s
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Nov-11
The Times of India has reported that India is close to agreeing a follow-on contract for another 59 Mil Mi-17V5 transport helicopters. This news follows only days after Russian Helicopters announced delivery of the first batch from the current order for 80 such helicopters. Contract value is said to be around $1 billion, on the [...]
First Mi-17-V5 batch delivered to India
Source: Russian Helicopters, 10-Nov-11
The first batch of Mi-17V-5 helicopters have been delivered to the Indian side under the contract signed by Rosoboronexport, JSC in December 2008 during the visit to India of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The helicopters are manufactured by Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding company. India is considered Russia’s a strategic partner [...]
Indonesian Army receives six more Mi-17s
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Aug-11
The Indonesian military has received six more helicopters Mi-17, with a further six to follow taking its total fleet to 18. Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro accepted delivery in a ceremony with representatives from Russian helicopter broker agency Rosoboronexport. The helicopters will help boost the Indonesian Army’s transport and logistics fleet. The procurement on the 18 [...]
Sri Lanka to purchase 14 Mi-17s?
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Aug-11
Reports from local website TamilNet suggests that Sri Lanka is negotiating to purchase 14 military spec Mi-17s, with a 43-strong delegation visiting Russia to negotiate the deal in June 2011. The helicopters are to be built at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Works factory. A defence analyst expressed surprise at the size of the order, given the [...]
Ulan-Ude sells 40 Mi-171s and 39 Mi-8s
Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, 25-Aug-11
At MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Salon Russian Helicopters holding company signed two macrocontracts for delivery of Mi-171 helicopters produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (JSC U-UAP). According to the agreements achieved, 40 helicopters of Mi-171 type are planned to be delivered to JSC UTair Aviation, 39 helicopters of Mi-8 type – Gaspromavia Aviation Company [...]
Afghan AF completes first year of Mi-17 intermediate maintenance
Source: DTI, 24-Aug-11
Defense Technology Inc. announced today that they completed teaching one year of Mi-17 intermediate level maintenance training for the Afghan Air Force. Over thirty Afghan soldiers have now graduated from the class and are ready to lead maintenance teams in the field. Under the leadership of the USAF 440th Air Expeditionary Squadron, these classes were [...]
Cornische Aviation succeeds in GAO protest of Mi-17 acquisition
Source: Cornische Aviation and Maintenance, 21-Aug-11
Cornische Aviation and Maintenance Limited, Sharjah, UAE announced they have won their protest against the US Army for improperly including sustainment in the contract for 21 Russian Mi-17 helicopters. In June 2011 the US Army issued a $367M sole source award to the Russian arms company Rosoboronexport for the purchase of 21 Mi-17 aircraft, initial [...]
09-Aug-11 Mil Mi-17 Sargodha, Pakistan
09-Aug-11
Emergency landing after fire in tail. The airfield is based to 82 Sqn which flies Alouette IIIs, and no other helicopters based. We realise other aircraft can visit, of course!
ARINC completes modification of 22 Mi-17s for Iraq ahead of schedule
Source: ARINC, 08-Aug-11
ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, today announced it has completed the modification of 22 Russian Mi-17 Helicopters for use by the Air Force of Iraq, under a 2007 U.S. Army contract. The final two aircraft were handed over to Iraqi representatives in Taji, Iraq on June 15, six weeks ahead of schedule. Last year, ARINC Engineering Services [...]
Mini-HeliDays event to run as Czech Air Force confirm Mi-17 and Mi-24
Source: The Helicopter Museum, 18-Jul-11
Following a last minute rally led by the Czech Air Force, a Mini-HeliDays event will take place at Weston-super-Mare this year after all, using the Heliport at The Helicopter Museum instead of the traditional sea front venue. Taking place on the weekend of 23rd-24th July, the helicopter line up is expected to include at least [...]
RAF officer trains first female Afghan helicopter pilots
Source: UK MoD, 28-Jun-11
The RAF’s youngest female pilot, Flying Officer Emma Atkinson, is currently training Afghanistan’s first female Air Force helicopter pilots in a small office tucked away in a corner of Kabul’s airport. The ‘Thunder Lab’ flight school is part of the NATO Air Training Command (Afghanistan) and the training given there is designed to help ease [...]
India ready to withdrawn final 4 helicopters from UN operations
Source: HeliHub.com, 26-Jun-11
The Telegraph India has reported that India is preparing to withdraw the last four Mi-35 attack helicopters next month, citing strong domestic need for the aircraft. The contract with Monusco (the UN’s mission in Democratic Republic of Congo) expires in less than two weeks on 4th July. However, the Congo is heading towards a residential [...]
Terma to supply aircraft survivability equipment for Polish Mi-17 and Mi-24s
Source: Terma, 21-Jun-11
Terma is contracted by the Polish Defense for the supply of aircraft survivability equipment for 22 helicopters. As main supplier, Terma is to deliver electronics, aerostructures, test, and training of 250 Polish Defense employees in the application and maintenance of the equipment. The entire program comprises delivery of pods containing sensors and flares for exterior [...]
08-Jun-11 Mil Mi-17 Saurimo, Angola (5F)
08-Jun-11
Fatalities include a major, two lieutenants and two sergeants.
Russia, NATO to set up trust fund for Mil helicopter maintenance
Source: RIA Novosti, 06-Jun-11
Russia and NATO will sign an agreement on setting up a trust fund for maintenance of Mil helicopters in Europe by the end of 2011, according to a deputy director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation
11-May-11 209 Mil Mi-17 Paroon, Afghanistan
11-May-11
Crashed into a tree in Paroon, Nuristan, while four helicopters were landing inside a compound of National Directorate of Security, Nuristan governor Jamaluddin Badr said
Afghans graduate from first Mi-17 “Train the trainer” course
Source: US Air Force, 09-May-11
Seven Afghan Mi-17 instructors graduated from the first Mi-17 “Train the Trainer” upgrade course May 4 taught by AAF and U.S. Air Force instructors at the Afghanistan Premier Flight Training Center here. “Afghan aircrew instructors are pivotal to growing independent combat flying forces, ultimately leading to a self sustaining air force,” said Maj. Sam Kraemer, who [...]
Indian military to wet lease six Mi-17s
Source: Telegraph India, 09-May-11
Six new Mi-17 helicopters could be making sorties to rebel hotbeds like Chattisgarh’s Abujhmad and Bengal’s Lalgarh by August, ministry sources said. The helicopters will be “wet leased”.
Indian Air Force embarassment as two VVIP Mi-17s “go tech”
06-May-11
Two Mi-17 helicopters deployed to ferry defence minister A K Antony and his high-level entourage to forward areas in Rajasthan developed technical snags, one after the other, on Monday.
India’s State of Meghalaya suspends Pawan Hans
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-May-11
Media reports are saying that the Indian state of Meghalaya, in the north east of the country, have suspended Pawan Hans helicopter services in the state with immediate effect. This follows the crash of one of their Mi-17s on 19th April killing 17, and controversy surrounding one of their new AS350B3s which was reported missing [...]
Pawan Hans rejects allegations about airworthiness of fleet
Source: Domain-B, 26-Apr-11
Under the spotlight, state-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL), has rubbished allegations made by the Arunachal Pradesh state government about the airworthiness of its fleet.
India appoints committee of inquiry for fatal accident at Tawang
Source: Indian Press Information Bureau, 26-Apr-11
The Government has appointed a Committee of Inquiry headed by Air Marshal (Retd.) P.P. Rajkumar to Inquire into the circumstances of accident of Pawan Hans helicopter at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on April 19, 2011. The Committee comprises following members: Air Commodore (Retd.) Rai Krishan – Member Wing Commander (Retd.) Rabinder Singh – Member Shri [...]
Kandahar Air Wing achieves medevac milestone
Source: US Air Force, 24-Apr-11
A combined team of Afghan air force and coalition members conducted the first dedicated Mi-17 medical evacuation mission April 11 here. The team moved an Afghan National Army officer, who incurred a compound leg fracture, from Camp Bastion back to Kandahar. The planning for the inaugural mission began one month ago when Afghan air force [...]
SkyBooks now supports Mi-8s and Mi-17s
Source: SkyBooks, 20-Apr-11
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and affiliate of Bell Helicopter, announced the expansion of its electronic maintenance tracking capability for Russian Mi helicopters. SkyBOOKS now provides maintenance tracking coverage for the MI-8 and MI-17 series helicopters to meet the ever expanding needs of its global customer base. “SkyBOOKS allows customers to spend [...]
Pawan Hans Mi-17 crashes, killing 17
Source: HeliHub.com, 19-Apr-11
HeliHub.com adds a separate page for every reported incident, including details of the particular helicopter and links to online reports of the event. see 19-Apr-11 Mil Mi-17 Tawang, India (17F)
19-Apr-11 VT-PHF Mil Mi-17 Tawang, India (18F)
19-Apr-11
Mi-17 hit a wall and burst into flames as it was trying to land in India’s remote northeast, killing 17 people [later revised to 18 after another passenger died]. It was on a regular passenger service from Guwahati. See also HeliHub.com story on appointment of a committee of inquiry
US trained AAF pilots advance in Mi-17 course, designated co-pilots
Source: NATO Training Mission, 13-Apr-11
The first two Afghan air force helicopter pilots to complete basic aviator training in the U.S. recently became qualified as co-pilots in the Mi-17 helicopter, the focal point of the AAF’s rotary-wing force. The qualification marks a major milestone for the duo now nearing the half-way point in their Mi-17 training. In order to receive [...]
04-Apr-11 KAF-1103 Mil Mi-17 Juja, Kenya
04-Apr-11
Kenya military spokesman said “The crew was on normal routine training when it reported a mechanical problem. The crew jumped out after it touched the ground. It then burst into flames”
Kandahar Airfield Fire Dept takes part in a Mi-17 Exercise
Source: NATO Training Mission, 29-Mar-11
On March 24, NATO Fire officials and members of Kandahar Air Wing participated in a real-time fire exercise evaluating the fire department’s proficiency in responding to a Mi-17 aircraft crash. Using the KAF Mi-17 allowed officials to simulate a helicopter crash scenario while undergoing a NATO unit compliance inspection. The scenario was a high-impact crash [...]
Twelve graduate AAF Mi-17 helicopter engine and body maintenance course
Source: NATO Training Mission, 28-Mar-11
Twelve Afghan Air Force Airmen graduated from the Mi-17 helicopter engine and body maintenance course at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul, Afghanistan March 26, marking just the second time AAF troops completed the training. Split into separate one month units consisting of classroom based familiarization and practical, hands-on application, the course, totaling over [...]
Iraq Mi-171 advisor pilots provide training – day or night
Source: NATO Training Mission, 20-Mar-11
A dozen Iraq Training and Advisory Mission-Air helicopter pilots are working day and night to ensure their Iraqi counterparts are trained and equipped to conduct missions that will ensure safety and security within the country. At home, most of the American advisors provide security, passenger airlift and helicopter training on UH-1N and UH-1H Huey helicopters. [...]
Afghan Mi-17 instructor pilot trains student for first time
Source: US military, 17-Mar-11
An Afghan air force Mi-17 transport helicopter instructor pilot recently trained an AAF student pilot on flying procedures at the AAF training center in Shindand, marking the first time an AAF Mi-17 IP served as chief instructor for an Afghan pilot. The achievement registers another milestone for the developing training center that Afghan officials see [...]
ARINC awarded $41M contract for Mi-17 work in Iraq
Source: US DoD, 06-Mar-11
ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, Annapolis, Md., was awarded on Feb. 28 a $41,722,209 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for one year of contractor logistics services option for the MI-17 aircraft. Work will be performed in Iraq, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. 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 [...]
Rosoboronexport outlines participation at Aero India
Source: Rosoboronexport, 07-Feb-11
The 8th International Exhibition on Aerospace, Defence and Civil Aviation Aero India 2011, which is one of the biggest among such events in Asia, is hosted at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in the suburbs of Bangaluru from 9th to 13th February 2011. The Federal State Unitary Enterprise Rosoboronexport, a regular participant in the air [...]
Defense Technology Inc may protest Russian helicopter deal
Source: Reuters, 06-Feb-11
A small Alabama-based firm is gearing up to protest the Army’s plan to hand an exclusive helicopter contract to a Russian government agency, saying it can do the job quicker and cheaper if it is allowed to compete.
New heli hangar opens – largest free-span building in Middle East
Source: US Forces, 30-Jan-11
BAGHDAD – The Iraqi Army Aviation Command celebrated the construction of a 15-meter tall and 76-meter long Mi-17 helicopter hangar and maintenance facility Jan. 17 with a dedication ceremony at Camp Taji. The Mi-17 hangar, the largest free-span building in the Middle East, will provide all the space that the Iraqi Army Aviation Command needs [...]
Hurricane-I missile pod developed for Peruvian Army Mi-17s
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-Jan-11
Casanave Industrial Development, in association with the 1st Army Aviation Brigade of Peru, has developed a missle pod system for the MI-17-1B The system, called Hurricane-I is operational on Mi-17 helicopters assigned to counter-insurgency operations in the valley of the Ene and Apurimac rivers. It includes the HMP-250 Helicopter Machine-gun Pods made by Herstal in [...]
Cash-strapped Bulgaria to sell 12 helicopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-Jan-11
The Bulgarian Air Force, already well known to be short of cash, is to sell 12 helicopters – six Mi-17s and six Mi-24 gunships. The funds raised will then be used to refurbish and upgrade a further six of each type. In the last couple of years, Bulgaria has taken delivery of twelve AS532 Cougar [...]
First US trained Afghan pilots begin Mi-17 qualification course
Source: NTM-A, 27-Jan-11
The first two Afghan Air Force helicopter pilots to complete basic pilot training in the U.S. recently began the “Initial Mi-17 Qualification Course” meant to convert them into Mi-17 helicopter pilots at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul. A hybrid of Croatian and U.S. helicopter training syllabi, the course is a six-month evolution that [...]
UN to give helicopters back to India by June
Source: Hindustan Times, 25-Jan-11
The helicopters that are being called back have to undergo overhauling, including the changing the UN colours. The Indian Air Force has 11 Mi-17s and eight Mi-35s in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Sudan, the IAF has deployed six M-17s.
Milestone for Afghan Air Force means better trained pilots
Source: US Air Force, 21-Jan-11
The Afghan air force reached a new milestone with the opening of the pilot training program recently here. The first Afghan pilots began their eight-week instruction course early in January with a four-day academic schedule before beginning flight instruction on the Mi-17 Hip H. “We are helping the Afghans develop a training program that’s going [...]
Afghan Air Force begins first local Mi-17 overhaul
Source: NTM-A, 18-Jan-11
The Afghan air force transported a Mi-17 helicopter to Afghanistan Rotary Logistics at the Kabul International Airport, Jan. 16, as part of the implementation of the AAF’s first local maintenance overhaul. Due to an inability to extensively refurbish aircraft within the confines of Afghanistan, the AAF has until now been forced to ship aircraft to [...]
Hungary upgrading two or three Mi-17s for Afghan use
Source: Defense News, 14-Jan-11
Hungary will upgrade at least two and possibly three Mi-17 helicopters with the aim of deploying them for two years to Afghanistan.
Poland takes delivery of three Mi-17s for Afghanistan ops
Source: Polska Times, 07-Jan-11
The Polish Air Force have taken delivery of the first three Mi-17s from an order for five, all of which they intend operating in Afghanistan. The three were delivered by airfreight to Wroclaw.
