HeliVert signs MoU for another three AW139s

HeliVert signs MoU for another three AW139s

15-Sep-2014 Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian-Italian company HeliVert, a joint venture holding company “Helicopters of Russia” (a subsidiary of OPK “Oboronprom”, a member of the State Corporation Rosteh) and companies AgustaWestland, and Exclases Russia signed a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition of three AW139 helicopters to the VIP-version. The helicopters will be assembled at the factory HeliVert. Delivery time AW139 is defined in accordance with the terms of the contract, which must be signed in the near future. The previous contract for the supply of five helicopters was signed in May 2013 and is carried out in accordance with the schedule.

Commercial helicopter AW139 can be delivered to customers in a variety of trim levels – VIP, 12-15 passenger seats, transport, health, rescue and others. Cruising speed helicopter reaches 306 km / h, maximum range is 927 kilometers, and its duration – 5 hours. AW139 is equipped with two turbine engines Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C capacity of 1679 hp First collected in Russia AW139 helicopters took to the air in December 2012. Helicopters production HeliVert offered to customers in Russia and the CIS countries. Collected on Russian helicopters AW139 can be mounted domestic equipment conforming to the requirements of public services and operators

“Average AW139 helicopter is a leader in its class, both in terms of performance, and the number set on the world market of machines, – said General Director HeliVert Alexander Kuznetsov . – New agreement with Exclases Russia suggests that the Russian market more confidently begins to open out the possibility of a helicopter. ”

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Enterprise HeliVert located at the National Center helicopter (NCV) “Helicopters of Russia”. The plant was built from scratch and is now one of the most modern plants of its kind in Russia. In accordance with the plans of production release AW139 helicopters in Russia began in 2012.HeliVert plans to meet the growing demand for AW139 helicopters in Russia and CIS countries.

CJSC “HeliVert” ( HeliVert) – a joint venture of “Helicopters of Russia” and the company AgustaWestland – established for the deployment and operation of the plant in the Russian twin-engine helicopter final assembly of the middle class AW139. The main purpose is to meet the needs of the market in Russia and CIS countries.

The company AgustaWestland, part of a group Finmeccanica, is one of the largest participants in the global market of civil and military helicopters. The company offers a unique range of helicopters and solutions in the field of training and technical support to meet the requirements of customers to the target machine characteristics. The main company AgustaWestland in the UK, Poland and the United States.

JSC “Helicopters of Russia” – a subsidiary of UIC “OBORONPROM” (part of the State Corporation Rosteh), one of the world’s leading helicopter industry, the only developer and manufacturer of helicopters in Russia. Holding was formed in 2007. The head office is located in Moscow. The holding comprises five helicopter plants, two design bureaus, as well as manufacturers and service components and service company providing after-sales support in Russia and abroad. Buyers holding’s products – Russian Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the Russian Emergencies Ministry, the airline “Gazprom avia” and UTair, major Russian and foreign companies. In 2013, the proceeds of “Helicopters of Russia” under IFRS grew by 10% to 138.3 billion rubles, shipments totaled 275 helicopters.

OJSC “UIC” OBORONPROM ” – a diversified engineering group, is a State Corporation Rosteh.The main activities include helicopter (holding “Helicopters of Russia”) and engine (holding “United Engine Corporation”).

State Corporation Rosteh – Russian corporation, established in 2007 to promote the development, production and export of high-tech products for civil and military purposes. It comprises more than 700 organizations, of which at present 9 formed holding companies in the military-industrial complex, and 5 – in civilian industries. Rosteha organizations are located in 60 regions of the Russian Federation and deliver products to market more than 70 countries.Rosteha revenue in 2013 amounted to 1.04 trillion rubles, net profit – 40 billion rubles. Tax payments to the budgets of all levels exceeded 138 billion rubles.

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