30-Jun-2015Source: Rostec
KRET has developed a multi-channel laser guidance system for the Ka-52, Mi-8MNP, and Mi-28N helicopters. The new development will guide high-precision missiles and will allow helicopters to use various types of missiles. The laser guidance system is designed to control and guide missiles to a target through either automatic or manual honing. The system uses... Read more
27-Jun-2015
After striking a low level wire, the pilot elected to land on the shoreline (or sandbank?) of a river. On subsequent take-off the pilot lost control and crashed – photo shows it on a rocky shoreline.... Read more
24-Jun-2015Source: Russian Aviation
During his speech at the opening of HeliRussia’2015, Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev said that the current backlog stands at 585 helicopters worth 490 billion rubles. This year 244 helicopters will be delivered (67% of them (in monetary terms) will be exported). . See Full Story.... Read more
22-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
On Saturday 13th June, Russian helicopter pilot Sergey Ananov started his Round the Globe Solo flight, aiming to be the first person to complete a circumnavigation in a helicopter of under 1,000kg MTOW. Taking off from Moscow, the planned round goes eastbound through Siberia to Alaska, then south down the west coast of Canada and... Read more
15-Jun-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] Holding “Helicopters of Russia” State Corporation Rostec proceeded to the next stage of modernization of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant ( U-UAP ) – in the next two years the park equipment tool production is planned to upgrade 80%. The amount of investment in this project will exceed 300 million rubles. “Minimizing the use of manual labor,... Read more
26-May-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Russian newspaper Kommersant is reporting that UZGA (The Ural Civil Aviation Works) has signed a deal to produce the Bell 407GXP under licence at their Yekaterinburg plant. The report is seen as surprising even by other Russian news sources such as Bell have The first three 407GXPs are expected to fly before the end of... Read more
19-May-2015Source: Russia & India Report
The Indian defence acquisition committee (DAC) on Wednesday cleared the purchase of almost 200 Russian Ka-226T ‘Kamov’ helicopters produced by JSC. The Russian helicopter was found more suitable than its nearest competitor from Airbus Helicopters, RIA Novosti reported. See Full Story... Read more
19-May-2015Source: The Moscow Times
Russia will deliver seven multi-purpose Mi-171Sh helicopters to Peru’s air force by the end of the month, news agency RIA Novosti reported Monday, citing the deputy director of arms export agency Rosoboronexport, Sergei Ladygin. See Full Story... Read more
14-May-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
The world’s heaviest-lifting commercial helicopter, the Mi-26T, produced by Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) has successfully completed a mission to transport the 14-tonne fuselage of a Mi-26 military transport helicopter from Yoshkar-Ola to Rostov-on-Don (903 miles according to Google Maps. Ed). The Mi-26(T) helicopter is the only model able to fly while carrying... Read more
23-Apr-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] Today holding company “Russian Helicopters” State Corporation Rostec and professional football club CSKA Moscow signed a cooperation agreement. According to the document holding company will continue to sponsor the club in 2015. Contract signed by the Head Office of the Director General of “Russian Helicopters” Yuri Kaptelkin and CEO of PFC CSKA Roman Babaev. “We... Read more
22-Apr-2015Source: The Washington Post
The mother of a Ukrainian helicopter pilot imprisoned in Russia is on a global campaign seeking support from world leaders to pressure President Vladimir Putin to free her daughter. See Full Story... Read more
20-Apr-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] Holding “Russian Helicopters” State Corporation Rostec successfully completed the transfer of the party light multi-purpose helicopters Ka-226.80 Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, which was noted at the bottom of the Unified acceptance of military products.Helicopters have been provided for all tests taken by the Ministry of Defense and the military representative... Read more
8-Apr-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Sources in Russia are saying that certification of Mi-38 helicopter should be completed in October 2015. The unnamed source gave Interfax this information last week, adding that the Kazan factory has already started on the first production batch. Two prototypes (OP-3 and OP-4) are involved in the certification work, of this new helicopter powered by... Read more
5-Apr-2015
Fell onto its side during take-off in snowy conditions... Read more
24-Mar-2015
Two deaths reported – helicopter on a post maintenance test flight after engine was replaced. Registration variously quoted as RF-01186 or RF-01168... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: Sputnik News
Pakistan would like to expand military technical cooperation with Russia by purchasing Russian Mi-35 helicopter gunships, Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain told Sputnik. See Full Story... Read more
10-Mar-2015
Helicopter damaged, but no details on circumstances. pilot not injured... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] Holding “Russian Helicopters” Rostec State Corporation announces the launch of the call for and development “Helicopters of the XXI century – 2015”. The contest started on February 26, 2015. This annual competition holding “Helicopters of Russia” has been held for the seventh time. Winners will receive diplomas from the CEO of the holding “Russian Helicopters” Alexander... Read more
24-Feb-2015Source: BelTA
Russia and Belarus signed a contract for the delivery of 12 Mi-17 helicopters during the international defense technology expo IDEX 2015 in the United Arab Emirates. The information was released by Sergei Chemezov, head of the Russian state corporation Rostec, BelTA has learned. See Full Story... Read more
18-Feb-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] By the end of 2014 the staff of the plant “Rostvertol” (part of the holding “Russian Helicopters” Rostec, SC) was awarded an honorary award governor of Rostov region for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the citizens of Ukraine affected by the civil war in the Donbass. Total prize in the Rostov region have... Read more
17-Feb-2015Source: Heli Russia 2015
Permanently, this key event of Russian Helicopter Branch takes place in the third week of May in IEC “Crocus Expo “. This year for HeliRussia three days 21 – 23, May, were chosen. Although HeliRussia’s worshippers and photographers and spotting fans know that virtually the event starts upon the arrival of helicopters participants of the... Read more
15-Feb-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Alexander Potapov held a meeting with heads of leading enterprises of the military-industrial complex of the Republic of Tatarstan Kazan Helicopter Plant (KHP), which is part of the holding “Russian Helicopters” State Corporation Rostec. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic... Read more
11-Feb-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) will showcase the latest equipment for aircraft maintenance bases and service centres at the 2nd National Airport Infrastructure Show and Civil Aviation, to be held in Moscow at Crocus Expo from 10 to 12 February. Russian Helicopters currently offers its clients a modern after-sale support service, built on... Read more
5-Feb-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Russian blogger Yevgeny Matveyev reported the first flight of a Russian produced AW139 last Thursday 29th January from the Tomilino airfield just outside Moscow where the joint venture company HeliVert has its facility. While we all know that production lines never run in order, it did surprise us to see that after flying serials 60001, 60002 and... Read more
26-Jan-2015
Bird strike after landing, but caused damage to blades while they were still turning... Read more
20-Jan-2015
Heavy landing, reportedly after engine problems. 4 POB got out with minor or no injuries. Post-crash fire... Read more
26-Dec-2014
Emergency landing, breaking the tail boom. No injuries to three on board.... Read more
19-Dec-2014Source: Transas
Robinson R44 Flight Training Device (FTD), manufactured by Transas, successfully passed flight tests by both UTair and Russian Aviation Agency test pilots, to obtain the official Approval for use in simulator-based pilot training programs. The FNPT Level II flight training device for Robinson R44 light helicopter will be operated at UTair’s own Pilot Training Center.... Read more
15-Dec-2014Source: Mid Day
Russia today agreed in principle to assemble around 400 advanced twin engine Kamov helicopters a year in India, in a major move to give a new push to their strategic partnership. See Full Story... Read more
7-Dec-2014
Heavy landing after reported engine failure. Impact killed two of the six on board, named here as Vladimir Novikov and Flarit Galyavutdinov... Read more
28-Nov-2014Source: The Moscow Times
A year ago, Russia’s private helicopter market was virtually non-existent. See Full Story... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the 50th Bell 429 in Europe to an operator in the United Kingdom. The aircraft will be used to accomplish corporate/VIP transport across the region. [Ed:- see our analysis below by country] “The Bell 429 offers customers exceptional performance and a smooth, comfortable ride, and... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) has launched flight tests on the first prototype of the multirole Mi-171A2 helicopter. During its first flight its main systems were tested and found to be in excellent working order, according to commander and test pilot 1st class Salavat Sadriev. The first prototype of the Mi-171A2 was designed... Read more
20-Nov-2014
Crashed in foggy conditions en route from Moscow to Kstovo (Nizhny Novgorod region) between the villages of Mihalchikovo and Korabotovo. Killing the pilot and four passengers, including an 8-year-old girl.... Read more
17-Nov-2014Source: South East Asia Post
Russia will sell Mi-35 helicopters to Pakistan to strengthen its counter-terrorism efforts, media reported Thursday. See Full Story... Read more
2-Nov-2014
Russia’s Emergencies Ministry has confirmed the death of two persons in the crash of a private Mi-2 helicopter in Yamal, northwest Siberia. Heliccopter crashed into a lake and only the tail visible above the water... Read more
17-Oct-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has announced today a signed agreement with Uralhelicom LLC for two Bell 407GXs to be used for utility and medical evacuation missions in the Primorsky government region in Russia. “The Bell 407 continues to be our most popular utility helicopter in Russia, making up over 50 percent... Read more
10-Oct-2014
Helicopter crashed into a mountainside amid low cloud and falling snow and caught fire when it hit the ground There were 11 passengers and 3 crew members on board . Wreckage not found until 07-Aug-15 and reported 08-Aug-15... Read more
19-Sep-2014
Helicopter overflew a boat before flying at low level and high speed, getting lower very gradually until hitting the water. The water surface was glassy smooth, perhaps contributory. After crashing, the helicopter is said to have sunk almost immediately. The pilot/owner who died has been identified as 41 year old Alexei Afonchenkovu. Passenger survived... Read more
14-Sep-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Holding “Helicopters of Russia” (a subsidiary of OPK “Oboronprom”, a member of the State Corporation Rosteh) and the Italian company AgustaWestland (part of the corporation Finmeccanica) announced the launch of Russia’s new service center for helicopters AW139. The center was established on the basis of a joint venture company – plant HeliVert . The service... Read more
8-Sep-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Already a record holding R66 pilot himself, Michael Farikh has this morning announced on Facebook that a new ultra long distance flight will start next week from Moscow. On Tuesday 16th September, the four Russian private pilots: Evgeny Kabanov, Igor Rudoy, Alexander Kurylev and Alexey Murashov will start their journey from Moscow to New Zealand... Read more
4-Sep-2014Source: RIA
The French government thinks that the delivery of the first Mistral-class helicopter carrier, built for Russia under the 2011 contract, would not be appropriate under present circumstances, the presidential administration said in a statement Wednesday. See Full Story... Read more
4-Sep-2014
Crashed near Gelendzhik airport and caught fire. Full video of accident here. From a steady hover the helicopter lost height and hit the ground heavily and bounced. The impact caused the tail boom to shear off and thus the helicopter became dynamically unstable, it immediately crashed onto its belly and caught fire. It burned out... Read more
3-Sep-2014Source: Airbus
The Airbus Helicopters Board of Directors announced 34-year-old Emeric Lhomme as the new General Manager of the wholly owned subsidiary in Russia. In a planned move, he takes over the position from Laurence Rigolini, who will continue her career within the holding company. Emeric Lhomme started his career with Airbus Helicopters in Russia, joining the... Read more
25-Aug-2014
http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=169234... Read more
15-Aug-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, and United Aircraft Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and support the Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) quality-assurance process in Russia. The MoU was signed today at Oboronexpo 2014 and the Engineering Technologies 2014international forum. “The goal of this MoU... Read more
13-Aug-2014
crashed due to wiring problem and burnt out completely. 2 crew members and 7 passengers managed to escape.... Read more
13-Aug-2014
Crashed into a lake/swamp with 4 POB, all out OK. Helicopter on its starboard side in water less than 2m deep with port skid above the water level. Pipeline survey flight, low level. One report suggests all occupants had recently been drinking alcohol... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announces that Kazan Helicopters has launched a new painting and finishing workshop as part of its ongoing programme of upgrade work. The new facility was opened today in the presence of the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. “The construction of the new workshop was... Read more
8-Aug-2014Source: IHS Janes
Russia has ordered a batch of Kamov Ka-52K ‘Hokum B’ naval attack helicopters for the Russian Navy’s Mistral-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) vessels. “See Full Story“... Read more
8-Aug-2014Source: Russian Aviation
The deliveries of upgraded Mi-26T2 helicopters (including export deliveries) will be started in 2015, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the head of State Deliveries Department of Russian Helicopters Holding Company, Alexey Putintsev. “See Full Story“... Read more
7-Aug-2014Source: RIA Novosti
The first test run of the MI-8AMTSh Arctic helicopter will be carried out in winter, with a test version currently under construction at the aircraft factory in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, the head of the government supplies department at Russian Helicopters, Aleksey Putintsev, told RIA Novosti Monday. “See Full Story“... Read more
29-Jul-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters
Two specially-equipped EC145 helicopters will be delivered for air ambulance service operations in Moscow according to terms of the state tender for the contract. As recently announced by the Moscow Health Department, following an open tender, Airbus Helicopters Vostok was awarded a contract to supply two medical helicopters for the Health Department’s Scientific and Practical... Read more
23-Jul-2014
Crashed killing both on board... Read more
18-Jul-2014
Emergency landing, no damage, no injuries... Read more
15-Jul-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian-built Mi-8/17 helicopters received plaudits from experts during a round table on local and regional aviation in the Russian Far North in early July. The event was attended by the head of the Nenets Autonomous Region, Igor Koshin, as well as national aviation experts and representatives of equipment producers, operators and clients for aviation equipment.... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Russian aviation industry sources are reporting that a significant number of people intending to travel to the UK this week for the Farnborough Air Show have been denied visas by the UK Government. One report gives a figure of 167 visas granted to a Russian trade delegation numbering 347, implying that at least 180 have... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The Kamov Ka62 is the target helicopter model for a newly developed transparency product. Russian company Himkompozit – part of the Rostec group – has successfully conducted dynamic bench testing on the new product. It would appear that the outer two laminates of the new product are silicate-based to provide increased abrasion resistance as well... Read more
11-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Helicopters could replace supplies of Ukraine-produced engines within 18 months according to Deputy General Director Andrei Shibitov. Quoted in a speech at the Innoprom industrial exhibition and conference in Yekaterinburg this week. Headquartered in Zaporizhia, the Ukraine-based manufacturer Motor Sich was clearly in Shibitov’s sights. He noted that the Russian Ministry of Industry has... Read more
10-Jul-2014
Tail boom (or rotor?) hit wires on take-off, causing crash. Tail some metres from rest of wreckage, but unclear if that was contributory or result of accident. Aircraft had been leased by Lukoil and had just dropped off oil workers. Pilot Nicholas Vandakurov killed.... Read more
5-Jul-2014
Substantially damaged in hard landing due to poor weather – fast approaching thunderstorm with associated winds. Pilot Vadim Gilmanov was seriously injured, but his life is not in danger according to reports... Read more
4-Jul-2014
Caught fire during refuelling and completely burnt out (photo)... Read more
2-Jul-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec) congratulates the staff of Rostvertol on the 75th anniversary of its founding. “75 years is a significant milestone and an important celebration for the company. The success and achievements of which we are rightfully proud today are a credit to the company’s staff,” Russian... Read more
30-Jun-2014
15 POB (including 12 firefighters) survived the crash of this Mi-8. Post crash fire. Registration validated by this local language report... Read more
28-Jun-2014
Details not yet known, but helicopter crashed killing all four POB including pilot A.I. Goncharenko, businessman Samvel Elugyan plus his 22-year-old daughter Alina Elugyan and 13-year-old son Eugene Elugyan. Post crash fire... Read more
21-Jun-2014
Both pilots seriously injured in low level accident involving powerlines during agricultural operations – named as Anatoly Kurilov and Alexander Fumchenko... Read more
16-Jun-2014Source: MES Севастополе
[Electronic translation] Helicopter KA-32 Russian Emergencies Ministry entered service Sevastopol garrison and successfully passes the first “battle” of the test. Sevastopol Russian Emergencies Ministry specialists have developed a plan of prevention and liquidation of emergency situations during the formation of the wildfires in the city of Sevastopol in this year with the use of the Russian... Read more
16-Jun-2014Source: Ukrainian Helicopters
The following is an electronic translation of Ukrainian Helicopters response to an assertion by the new military leadership in Ukraine that the 26 Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters leased from the military should be returned, claiming breach of contract per this story Airline “Ukrainian Helicopters” for more than ten years of experience in the international air transport market,... Read more
16-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced th Bell 429 is successfully completing key Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions for new Russian customers. Heli-Drive, one of Bell Helicopter’s independent representatives in the region has customized a Bell 429 and constructed the first six of 16 total helipads at regional hospitals to support... Read more
13-Jun-2014Source: UTair Aviation
UTair Aviation professionals from a variety of specializations were recognized with Best in Profession awards at the annual Helicopter Association International event. Mil Mi-8 aircraft captain Gennady Bobkov won the “Pilot of the Year” award. Igor Kozhevnikov, head of the Helicopter Airworthiness Control and Modernization Department at the UTair Aviation Technical Directorate was recognized in... Read more
6-Jun-2014Source: HeliRussia 2014
Results of the HeliRussia 2014 exhibition: opening of the first city helipads in Moscow, participation in the Ukrainian Motor Sich exhibition, premier of a Turbomecca engine, new avionics for the future high-speed helicopter from KRET, results of the business program, Helicopter Industry Association Award winners and other key events. This year, the HeliRussia exhibition gathered... Read more
6-Jun-2014Source: UTair
A new comprehensive insurance program for UTair Group rotary wing aircraft covering and expanding the number and types of insurance risks has come into force. The new policy provides for hull coverage on helicopters of the Mil family, including Russian-built Mi-8AMT/MTV, Mi-171 and Mi-26 helicopters and the Kamov Ka-32, as well as foreign made helicopters... Read more
2-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Russian helicopter company Aerosouz is to build a heliport in Rostov, with an epected project investment of 100 million rubles ($2.86M US). Full facilities are planned, including hangar, passenger lounge, crew room, maintenance facilities and so on. The agreement was signed between Aerosouz President Alexander Klimchuk (on the right in the photo below) and Rostov Region... Read more
1-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Aerogeo has announced orders for a further three Robinson R44s to take their helicopter fleet to 37. 15 of these are imported types including Airbus AS350B3, EC120 and EC130, Bell 407, and Robinson R44. While numbers of each are not stated on the company’s website, a photo of seven R44s lined up suggests that this... Read more
31-May-2014
At least 16 people were missing after a helicopter believed to be carrying top regional officials and businessmen crashed into a lake in northwestern Russia, police and the emergencies ministry said... Read more
