1-Mar-2011
Mil Mi-8 helicopter made an emergency landing at Baikit Airport in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk territory after its engine malfunctioned... Read more
21-Feb-2011Source: AVE
Electronic translation from local language press release Helicopter Industry Association holds fourth International Photographic Competition “The Beauty of helicopters” for the best work on the helicopter category. The task of the photo contest – help attract interest in the subject of a helicopter, a demonstration of the best works of photographers working in this field,... Read more
16-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Mil Mi-28 Night Hunter has been grounded following a fatal crash yesterday – see HeliHub.com safety report at 15-Feb-11 Mil Mi-28N Budyonnovsk, Russia (1F). A Russian Ministry of Defense spokesman said the crash of the Mil Mi-28 Night Hunter attack helicopter occurred Tuesday in the Budyennovsk district of the Stavropol region. Reports vary on... Read more
15-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russian dealer Aviamarket has announced that they have three sales to date of the Robinson R66 to owners in Russia. They are planning for at least one of these to be flown from the factory in August 2011 mostly following the northern coastline of the Pacific Ocean via British Columbia, Alaska and Siberia all the... Read more
15-Feb-2011
A Mil Mi-28 Night Hunter attack helicopter made a rough emergency landing in the Budyonnovsk district in Russia’s southern Stavropol territory on Tuesday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman… Pilot died later same day in hospital... Read more
12-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russian subsidiary Eurocopter Vostok has handed over a new EC135 to airline ChelAvia. Sherbank Leasing provided the finance. ChelAvia is “one of the leading private aviation companies on the GA market. The main activities – training civil aviation pilots, performing aerial work, as well as promotion of aircraft Tecnam Italian concern in the Russian market.... Read more
11-Feb-2011Source: Vertical-T
Air Company VERTICAL-T has taken part in negotiations between Russian and Afghanistan business communities’ representatives of the Russian Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry, involving the Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. During negotiations, the main point was the cooperation development in trade and economy between Russia and Afghanistan. The following branches of the Afghanistan economy were... Read more
9-Feb-2011Source: Oboronprom
Russian defence firm Oboronprom has identified India as its strategic partner and is ready to forge a long-term partnership with the country, according to a top company official. Russian Helicopters Holding combining all the helicopter plants under the Oboronprom roof is to display its latest models at the Aero India 2011 show in Bangalore beginning... Read more
5-Feb-2011
Crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off at 1900hrs – after emergency landing earlier in the day (see separate incident page here) and subsequent repairs. Pilot and passenger killed.... Read more
5-Feb-2011
Emergency landing due to engine problems. Later repaired but helicopter crashed fatally on subsequent take-off (see separate incident page here)... Read more
4-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The aviation arm of the Kremlin has signified its intent to procure two Airbus A319 airliners and two AgustaWestland helicopters this year. While the exact helicopter type is not mentioned, the tender documents stated a need to have them delivered in October 2011, with the jets following in December. The presidential flight is also looking... Read more
4-Feb-2011Source: AEX
Completion of bench testing is planned before the end of February this year.... Read more
28-Jan-2011Source: Merkur Online
Russian national accused of passing secrets with the help of a former engineer of Eurocopter in Ottobrunn [click on Merkur Online link]... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: Dalje
Russia and France have agreed to build four helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy, European media reports say... Read more
26-Jan-2011Source: AEX
Court case was prompted by the fatal accident in January 2009 which killed 7, and subsequent photos showed carcases of animals which are subject of hunting bans [file photo]... Read more
19-Jan-2011
Crashed from hovering at 5m, helicopter ended up on its side. Three occupants, one of which was hospitalized... Read more
22-Dec-2010Source: Ulan-Ude
Under implementation of the Russian Federation Air Force Modernization program JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant being a part of Russian Helicopters holding company supplied 10 Mi-171AMTSh (export part number Mi-171Sh) helicopters to Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Acceptance of the helicopters by the Customer was over in early December 2010. On the 21st of... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Uralhelicom has become the first organisation in Russia and CIS to win approval to carry out major overhauls on R44s. The company has recently received agreement from both Robinson Helicopter co and the Russia Authorities. They have also accepted an R44 Raven I with 2200 aiframe hours as the first airframe to go through the... Read more
19-Dec-2010
There were 15 passengers and three crewmembers aboard the helicopter. “The passengers received injuries of various degree of gravity while the crew commander was killed,”... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Revenue at OAO Kazan Helicopter Plant (KHP) for the first nine months of 2010 totalled 13.7 billion rubles, some 35.7% up on a year earlier, according to a the company’s quarterly report. This has been driven entirely by higher sales volume. Net income doubled to 2.27 billion rubles, and gross profit increased by 46,4% –... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: HeliRussia
Pavilion 1, Hall 4, Crocus Expo IEC, Moscow, May 19-21, 2011 The fourth edition of the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia scheduled for May 19-21, 2011 will again be hosted by the IEC Crocus Expo. It is the only exhibition in Russia where Russian and overseas companies present world achievements that cover all aspects of... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: Turbomeca
In the frame of The Contract Signed With Eurocopter selected Gazpromavia The Arrius 2B2 engine to power eight EC 135T2i Their helicopters. Aircraft Will Be Operated thesis Challenging weather conditions in Russia THROUGHOUT. “Our decision to choose Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 engine’s notably WAS is based engine performance and Reliability. Furthermore, The Arrius 2B2 engine IS... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: RIA Novosti
Russian helicopter deliveries to Iraq are proceeding as planned, a source in the Russian aircraft industry said on Thursday, in response to American claims that deliveries are over-budget and late.... Read more
25-Nov-2010Source: AEX
In the view of Governor Alexander Misharin, the development of regional aviation is one of the most important areas of infrastructure changes.... Read more
25-Nov-2010
Helicopter was in landing phase. 7 killed, 3 injured... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Novosti
Two Russian politicians who survived a helicopter crash in the country’s remote Altai Republic are to face charges of illegal hunting, investigators said on Monday.... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Interfax
The commander of the helicopter unit of the military unit in Glebychevo (Leningrad region) is suspected in the murder of a colleague... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Following the results of Federal stage of the 13th all-Russia contest Program “100 the best goods of Russia”, Mi-171 Helicopter produced by JSC “Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant” (UUAP) was among awardees of nomination “the goods of production-technical purpose”. Besides, management of the contest’s Program awarded to UUAP the distinctive decorations “For achievements in quality” and “The... Read more
15-Nov-2010Source: Interfax
The city of Plim, located about 50 miles north west of Moscow, has recently had a dedicated EMS helipad built... Read more
13-Nov-2010Source: RIA Novosti
Russia will certify two light utility helicopters by the end of 2010, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Vertical-T
Russian air company “Vertical-T†has begun air operations for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the annual contract. For many years USAID has been involved in Afghanistan’s rehabilitation and support programs to promote the country’s economic and social development. Helicopters Mi-8MTV-1 and Mi-8T of air company “Vertical-T†are taking part in the... Read more
2-Nov-2010
“A Mil Mi-8 helicopter of the Federal Security Service, which crashed in bad weather in Sakhalin on Tuesday, has been found burning.”. The deceased were all Majors – Anatoly Kozlov, Artem Trushko, Alexander Sleptsov, and Mykola Dudrov... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Safran
The forecasts are spectacular: as from 2025, Russia, China and India should account between them for 50% of the world’s helicopter market, civil and military combined. Of these three countries, China is certainly the one that offers the greatest opportunities. Yet even though aerospace ranks among the priorities of the 11th five-year plan in China,... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
(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... Read more
26-Oct-2010
Vedomosti said citing Russian defense sources that invitations to participate in a closed tender had been sent out to “all interested parties” and the winner of the tender could be announced as early as by the end of this year.... Read more
21-Oct-2010
The reason for the forced landing was the increase of pressure in the oil system gearbox rotary-wing aircraft.... Read more
20-Oct-2010
Tenders for the supply of one helicopter closed on Friday 15th, but ChelAvia was the only company to bid. It is expected to be a Bell 429... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: RotorWay International
RotorWay International is pleased to announce the addition of three new dealers in Russia, Colombia, and Australia. Our newest dealer is Jet Flyer, LLC. located in Moscow, Russia. Jet Flyer will be responsible for sales and support in Russia, Belarus and Kazachstan. They have extensive experience in manufacturing and maintenance of light sport aircraft. Their... Read more
6-Oct-2010
Emergency landing shortly after taking off from Marinovka en route for Saratov... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: AVE
The visit of Republic of Bashkortostan’s President Rustem Khamitov to two engine manufacturing organisations recently said that they had every opportunity to become a major center for the production of helicopter engines in Russia. Photo shows a TV7-117V engine... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: AVE
Tenders are due 15th October with results to be announced 21st October... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
Refers to the following accident in HeliHub.com safety data – 26-Sep-10 Kamov Ka32 Fisht Mountain, Russia (2F)... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Defense Technology
Defense Technology Inc. (DTI) announced that its procurement plan for twenty-one new Mi-17 aircraft has been approved by the Russian Government. Under RFQ N00019-10-R-0032, the United States Navy is competitively purchasing twenty-one Russian, civil variant Mi-17 aircraft for Afghanistan. These medium lift helicopters are the primary support aircraft of the Afghan National Army Air Force... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Russia’s UTair will acquire 20 AS350/AS355 light helicopters in a new agreement that extends this leading rotary-wing aircraft operator’s long-term strategic relationship with Eurocopter. The acquisition contract was signed by Andrey Martirosov, the Director of UTair Aviation, and Eurocopter Vostok CEO Laurence Rigolini, in the presence of Christian Gras, Executive Vice president – Customers –... Read more
26-Sep-2010
Helicopter was involved in lifting operations when it struck a mountain ropeway... Read more
23-Sep-2010
The R44 suffered a tail rotor birdstrike 33ft above the ground, vibrated and lost power. The machine landed heavily on boulder-covered uneven terrain and tipped over, tearing off the tail rotor boom and smashing the main rotor.... Read more
19-Sep-2010Source: AEX
The Russian Ministry of Emergency will use the heliports primarily to support rotary wing operations ensuring the safety of the road and rail links between the two cities... Read more
18-Sep-2010
Among recommendations is that Russian aviation authorities organise training for light aviation enthusiasts for flying in winter conditions and that the need for a unified centre for raising training standards for light aviation flyers be assessed.... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Russian civil certification for the AW139 medium twin helicopter has been successfully accomplished fulfilling MAK requirements. MAK has now issued the Russian AW139 Type Certificate Data Sheet. This adds to Russian civil certification already received for the single engine AW119Ke as well as for the AW109... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
Refers to accident 02-Jan-10 RA-04244 Robinson R44 Chastie, Perm Region, Russia... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter Vostok delivered the first EC135 T2i helicopters, part of a purchase contract for eight EC135 helicopters in passenger configuration, to Gazpromavia at Eurocopter’s facility in Donauwörth, Germany. This EC135 is the first Eurocopter helicopter equipped with Russian-built mission avionics, produced by Transas Aviation – a leading Russian avionics manufacturer based in St. Petersburg. Victor... Read more
14-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
Oboronprom “expects to double production of JSC” Kazan Helicopter Plant, according to newspaper “Kommersant”... Read more
14-Sep-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP), a part of Russian Helicopters industrial holding, has delivered 40 Mi-171 helicopters (in the Mi-8AMT variant) to the commercial operator UTair. After the fortieth helicopter was accepted by UTair specialists on 9 September 2010, the new Mi-171 departed the UUAP airfield, heading for its base in Tumen. “We’re finalizing our obligations... Read more
14-Sep-2010
Helicopter was damaged during ground transportation at night – incident timed at 23:40 local... Read more
5-Sep-2010
Rosvertol signed a long-term agreement with GC Olimpstroj to participate in the construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi, General Director Boris Slusar told journalists.... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: UralHelicom
n the period from 16 to 22 August 2010 “Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM» conducted a presentation R44 Robinson helicopter in Vladivostok. Especially for the presentation from the factory Robinson Helicopter Company, was taken to a new helicopter R44 Clipper I. At the airport Shamora, during the week, were conducted demonstration flights. Anyone wishing to... Read more
3-Sep-2010
Russian Emergency Ministry plans to get five Ka-32 helicopters and two Antonov-148 aircraft... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: UralHelicom
“Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM» held the opening of a new heliport in the city of Yekaterinburg. The new helipad is located in the hotel Ramada. The advantage of location is that it is located 9 km from the international airport Koltsovo and 12 kilometers from the center of Ekaterinburg. It is assumed that the... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: TSNTU Dynamic
Company TSNTU “Dynamics” is declared the winner of an auction of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation for the supply of two complex simulators crew of the Mi-8 (MTV-5). Information about the auction results posted on the official website of the Russian Federation Under the terms of the auction, both the simulator to... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: AVE
eneral Director of OAO AAC “Progress” Yuri Denisenko, said that the order for production of “Alligator” acted only at the end of last year... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: Reuters
Three Russian helicopter crew members have been freed a day after they were abducted in Sudan’s war-torn western region of Darfur, a Sudanese army spokesman says... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: RIA Novosti
A French helicopter pilot who made an emergency landing in the Far Eastern Chukotka Peninsula in early August was fined $100 on Monday for violating the Russian border.... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: RFI
Three Russian helicopter pilots were abducted Sunday at Nyala in Darfur, a region plagued by civil war. This is the second kidnapping of foreign nationals in two weeks in the west of the Sudanese province.... Read more
20-Aug-2010Source: Voice of Russia
The helicopter race includes three stages over separate days: Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod-Yekaterinburg and Yekaterinburg-Tyumen.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: AVE
Ka-52 helicopters will be based on the ship of “Mistral,” said Chief of the Air Force (Air Force), Colonel General Alexander Zelin.... Read more
30-Jul-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
For the first time in the history of the Russian armed forces, ten Mi-28N helicopters were involved in tactical flight manoeuvres together... Read more
30-Jul-2010Source: United Nations
29 July 2010 – A Russian helicopter pilot missing since the start of the week was found safe late today in southern Darfur, the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in the war-ravaged Sudanese region confirmed. On Monday, a UNAMID helicopter had picked up three representatives of the rebel group known as the Liberty and Justice... Read more
29-Jul-2010Source: AVE
For the first time in the history of aviation representatives of the Russian airline “Vertical-T” on the MI-8P flew from Chukotka to Alaska.... Read more
22-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the AW119Ke single engine helicopter has been awarded civil certification in Russia. This adds to the civil certification already received for the AW109 Power and the Grand light twin models in Russia. Orders for nine AW119Ke helicopters have been placed by Russian customers so far and significant further opportunities... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Ural Helicom
(Electronic Translation from Russian) In anticipation of post-crisis boom Helicopter Company Robinson Helicopter Company (USA) to optimize the process of production of new helicopters, R44, Robinson and reduced time to market finished products. Now get a new one, created by individual order, the helicopter can be in just 6-8 weeks! after the placement of the... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: AVN
Russia’s “Mistral” carrier will be equipped with Ka-27M, Ka-52 and Ka-226 helicopters, according to the First Deputy Managing Director of JSC “Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise, Vyacheslav Kovalev.... Read more
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