29-May-2014Source: UTair
UTair Aviation has decided to install auxiliary equipment produced by Canadian company DART Aerospace on its AS350 and AS355 helicopters. UTair-Engineering signed a trilateral cooperation agreement with Canadian DART Aerospace and Russian Heliatica at the 7th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2014. The agreement centers on the UTair purchase of equipment produced by DART for... Read more
28-May-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Ka-52 Alligator, Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopters and Mi-24 series combat-transport helicopters, including the latest Mi-35M, and Mi-8/17 military transport helicopters operated by the Russian Air Force and manufactured by Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec) took part in the Aviadarts 2014 finals, which ran through 21—25 May at the... Read more
27-May-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters
This year’s highlight for Support & Services is the introduction of a series of e-Services to offer the most modern and innovative services on the Russian market. Keeping Airbus Helicopters flight-ready regardless of the environment and operating conditionsis one of Airbus Helicopters top priorities. Providing the most innovative services and most reactive support is therefore... Read more
26-May-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Robinson dealer Aviamarket has consolidated its position as the largest dealer in Robinson helicopters outside the US with the contract signature for another ten R66 Turbines at the HeliRussia exhibition. With CEO Kurt Robinson arriving in Russia some days ahead of the exhibition – greeted with the sampling of some local delicacies – there... Read more
26-May-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters
The successful training of pilots and technical personnel on Ecureuil-family rotorcraft will be continued in a joint Airbus Helicopters and UTair effort with the signing of an agreement at this week’s HeliRussia exhibition in Moscow. UTair’s Personnel Training Center (PTC) provides the courses, which covers type ratings, as well as recurrent and refresher training, for... Read more
26-May-2014Source: Kazan Helicopters
Kazan Helicopters, a Russian Helicopters company (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec), has produced the 7,500th Mi-8/17 series helicopter. The military transport Mi-8MTV-5 helicopter will be handed over under contract to the Russian Air Force. Mi-8/17 series helicopters are the Russian helicopter industry’s bestsellers thanks to their wide-ranging applications and high flight... Read more
23-May-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, and Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), also part of Rostec, have signed an agreement to establish a Helicopter Avionics Integration Centre (HAIC) to help boost the competitiveness of Russia’s helicopter industry on the global market. The agreement was signed at HeliRussia 2014 by KRET CEO... Read more
23-May-2014Source: UTair
UTair Aviation will participate in the 7th International HeliRussia 2014 Helicopter Industry Exhibition taking place in Moscow on May 22-24. The participation in the largest industry exhibition in both Europe and Asia will allow UTair, one of the leaders of global helicopter market and the operator of the most advanced rotary-wing aircraft, to establish new industrial contacts,... Read more
19-May-2014Source: HeliHub.com
HeliRussia spokesman Maxim Federov has confirmed to HeliHub.com that both HAI and Sikorsky have pulled out of HeliRussia and they are seeking to reassign the freed-up exhibition space. Additionally, Polish company Ankol – who represent Kamatics Corp in that region – have also announced their intention to follow suit These moves are a direct result... Read more
19-May-2014
Crashed into wooded area killing both on board... Read more
16-May-2014Source: Dart Aerospace
DART Aerospace is proud to announce its partnership with Heliatica LLC, a private company based in Russia, that will distribute DART’saftermarket products in IAC countries such as Russia. Working collaboratively with Heliatica, DARTrecently obtainedfrom the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) airworthiness approval for its Auxiliary Fuel Tank, Heli-Utility-Basket™ and Bearpaw Kit for Airbus Helicopters AS350... Read more
1-May-2014Source: Rostec
General Director of Russian Helicopters Alexander Mikheev and managers of the parent company, the holding’s production and knowledge assets participated at the event. Chairman of the Board of Kazan Helicopter Factory, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan Ravil Zaripov gave the opening... Read more
30-Apr-2014Source: Rostec
[electronic translation] “I am convinced that our cooperation will help the team perform successfully and strengthen the authority of the Russian sports, including in the international arena as well as we do in the aviation industry, delivering advanced helicopters in dozens of countries,” – said Alexander Mikheyev. “For us it is very important the support... Read more
30-Apr-2014Source: Rostec
Upon its foundation in 2002, the Russian company Oboronprom began to consolidate the helicopter industry under its auspices. By 2004, Oboronprom had incorporated the helicopter design bureau Mile, and by 2005, it joined the Kamovtsy alliance. Nonetheless, the industry remained fragmented. In 2007, the state corporation Rostec established the subsidiary project of Russian Helicopters under the framework... Read more
30-Apr-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, discussed a broad range of issues to do with restructuring and upgrading its production capacities and streamlining its management processes at a meeting of the company’s Collegium on 24 April. The Collegium – held at Kazan Helicopters, a Russian Helicopters company – also discussed... Read more
30-Apr-2014
Sole occupant pilot killed in accident – later named as Дмитрий Комиссаров (Dmitry Komissarov), 49-year old general director of Завод железобетонных изделий (Concrete Products Plant). Completely destroyed – See photo... Read more
7-Apr-2014Source: HeliRussia
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest in the 7-th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2014 . In light of the current political situation between the Russian Federation and the Ukraine it’s understandable that some of you fear the possible interferences on the border. According to the latest information we have... Read more
6-Apr-2014Source: Rostec
The concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) will present their best developments in the field of helicopter avionics at HeliRussia-2014, an international exhibition for the helicopter industry. The event is to take place May 22-24 at the Crocus Expo exhibition center in Moscow. The most important development KRET will present at the exhibition will be an avionics... Read more
25-Mar-2014Source: Uralhelicom
[Electronic translation] In the period from 12 to 26 March 2014 on the ATB LLC “Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM “held training courses for technicians servicing helicopters Robinson R44, approved by the Federal Air Transport Agency. Lectures and workshops conducted by teachers and specialists UTC Ural “Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM “, with extensive experience... Read more
25-Mar-2014Source: Aviamarket
[electronic translation] From today “Aviamarket” provides telephone customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One number + 7 (495) 980-22-00 now quickly and accurately you can get any advice on training, purchase and maintenance of helicopters, as well as sign up for a test drive and schedule flights. “Changes in schedule phone... Read more
24-Mar-2014Source: Robinson
R66 Turbine S/N 500 rolled off Robinson’s production line on March 14, 2014, three and half years since the 5-place helicopter was initially certificated in October 2010. The helicopter was delivered to Aviamarket, one of three R66 dealers in Russia, and will be on display at this year’s Heli-Russia Exhibition in Moscow, May 22-24. Aviamarket... Read more
13-Mar-2014Source: UTair
Vostok Aviation, a part of the UTair Group, has launched operations with the first AS350.3 helicopter in its fleet produced by Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter. The helicopter operated its first commercial flight from Khabarovsk to Komsomolsk-on-Amur on a mission for Russia’s largest oil and gas company. The AS350 also operates test flights to demonstrate to... Read more
13-Mar-2014Source: UTair
UTair Aviation launched operations with its newest Mi-8AMT helicopter, the 37th to join the fleet. The helicopter was delivered as part of the contract between UTair and the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, now part of Russian Helicopters, signed in 2011. The new passenger helicopter is equipped with modern pilot instrumentation and navigational devices extending its operating potential. The... Read more
5-Mar-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has delivered a Mi-8AMT helicopter (also known as the Mi-171 for the foreign markets) to the Russian company UTair Aviation. The delivery took place under a contract signed in 2011 between Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, a Russian Helicopters company, and UTair Aviation. “UTair Aviation is a longstanding partner... Read more
5-Mar-2014Source: TheNews.com.pk
The ties between a former US Army colonel and a Russian entrepreneur are at the heart of a criminal investigation into a program that supplies American allies with Russian helicopters. See full story The AviaBaltika company forms part of this investigation... Read more
3-Mar-2014Source: Schiebel
During the entire Olympics Games – the XXII Winter Games and Paralympics – the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS Unmanned Aircraft System (in cooperation with JSC Gorizont Russia: Gorizont Air S-100) is operating in Sochi. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS is surveilling the area within approx. 50 kilometres from the seaside around the Olympic village. Here again, the... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with St. Petersburg, Russia-based Transas Aviation-a division of Transas Group-to address forward-fit and retrofit avionics opportunities for Russian aircraft platforms. The combined strengths of Rockwell Collins and Transas Aviation, which provides aviation solutions for Russian and international fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter operators, marks a major milestone... Read more
22-Feb-2014Source: Aviamarket
[Electronic translation] February 19 signed an agreement on mutual cooperation between the two companies “NDV-group” – the investor of the project “Heliport Moscow” and “Aviamarket” – Russia’s largest authorized dealer Robinson Helicopter Company. “Heliport Moscow” – a unique project of the Civil Code “NDV”, which has no analogues in our country. Europe’s largest helicopter center is... Read more
7-Feb-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Helicopters manufactured by Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, will play an active role in providing security at the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, which run from 7-23 February, and at the 2014 XI Paralympic Winter Games from 7-16 March. Helicopters will be used by the Russian Interior Ministry,... Read more
6-Feb-2014Source: UTair
The UTair Aviation Supervisory Board approved a series of policy documents outlining the primary areas of development for the UTair Group for 2012-2014 and UTair Group helicopter business development strategy at its meeting on January 31, 2013. The approved plans determine key strategic goals for all enterprises belonging to the Group, including development priorities, targeted financial... Read more
5-Feb-2014
Rotor blades contacted building on take-off, causing helicopter to crash. Post accident fire. Pilot escaped unharmed... Read more
3-Feb-2014
Pilot lost vertical visibility due to fog, hit the ground heavily and the helicopter rolled onto its side. Of 19 POB, one serious injury... Read more
23-Jan-2014Source: HIA
On 26, February 2014 Helicopter Industry Association and Russian Helicopters Holding (OBORONPROM Corporation subsidiary within a Russian Technologies State Corporation company) will traditionally hold “Russian Hour” in the frames of the International Helicopter Exhibition HELI-EXPO 2014 (25 — 27, February 2014, Anaheim, California, the USA). Main objectives of the “Russian Hour” are to meet international colleagues... Read more
16-Jan-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, will deliver two medium multirole Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to the regional government of Sakhalin Oblast in the first quarter of 2015. The Mi-8MTV-1 will expand flight coverage of the region, and significantly increases the range of air ambulances in Sakhalin. The helicopters will operate regional... Read more
2-Jan-2014Source: RIA Novosti
Russia’s Ulan-Ude aircraft manufacturing plant has announced that it is developing a variant of the famed Mi-8 transport helicopter for use by the military in harsh Arctic climate. See full story... Read more
23-Dec-2013
Damage to tail rotor blades and tail boom during landing phase, arriving from Sabetta. No reported injuries to 3 crew and 13 passengers on board... Read more
22-Dec-2013Source: Eurocopter Vostok
Eurocopter Vostok and Heliport Moscow signed a contract for two EC130 T2 to be delivered in February and August 2014 respectively. These are the first EC130 T2 sold to Russia which makes Heliport Moscow the launching operator of the latest version of the EC130 family. Heliport Moscow is a daughter company of NDV Group, one... Read more
20-Dec-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has opened a thermo-chemical parts processing plant – the only one of its kind in Russia – at Reductor-PM, the Perm-based Russian Helicopters company that produces gearbox and transmission units. Today’s official opening ceremony was attended by the Perm Minister of Industry, Enterprise and Trade... Read more
17-Dec-2013
Damaged in force landing after cockpit filled with smoke. Flight described as a ferry flight from the factory at Kumertau (Republic of Bashkortostan) to Boules airfield (Samara) which suggests it may be the delivery of a new helicopter... Read more
12-Dec-2013Source: UTair
UTair Aviation has selected the Swiss software provider Swiss AviationSoftware to support its aircraft MRO and continuing airworthiness, in particular to create a unified joined platform solution for aircraft maintenance. Swiss AviationSoftware’s AMOS software module includes a database for all necessary technical data, aircraft statuses, information on their parts and units as well as history... Read more
12-Dec-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Back in the heady days of 1991, Robinson built no fewer than 402 R22s in one year at their California factory in Torrance. By comparison, the most recent 200 R22s have been produced by Robinson Helicopter Co at a much more leisurely rate over the last four and a half years. Analysis of these 200... Read more
9-Dec-2013
EMS helicopter crashed with pilot and two paramedics on board. Helicopter on its side. Boom broken off at root and tail is lying next to rotorhead... Read more
6-Dec-2013
Two killed on instructional flight. Reports state R44 as helicopter type but photo evidence shows S300C. Tail boom and tail rotor separate from the rest of the wreckage which was completely burned out.... Read more
5-Dec-2013
Heavy landing in snow covered field after main blades struck tail boom. 15 passengers and 3 crew members on board. No fatalities... Read more
27-Nov-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
[Electronic translation] Kazan Helicopter Plant (KHP), belongs to the holding company “Russian Helicopters”, Defence Ministry gave another batch of military transport helicopters Mi-8 MTV-5 game and training helicopters “ANSAT-U” . Holding “Russian Helicopters” builds a relationship with the Defense Ministry as one of the most important customers in the long term. In 2012, by order of the state line... Read more
26-Nov-2013Source: HeliHub.com
The Mil Helicopter Plant in Moscow is planning a significant expansion, although the numbers supplied by Rostec do not compute…. The announcment on Friday stated that Oboronprom may buy 8 million shares at a price of 504 roubles per share, equating to 4,032,000,000 roubles in total – this is $122.2M at today’s exchange rate. The... Read more
25-Nov-2013Source: RIA Novosti
Russian deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin is quoted as saying that agreement was reached after talks between India’s prime minister Manmohan Singh and President Vladimir Putin last month See full story... Read more
24-Nov-2013Source: UPI
Russia’s state-owned arms exporter said Saturday it has new orders worth $5 billion from Arabian Gulf nations for helicopters. see full story... Read more
24-Nov-2013
Returned to take-off point after avionics issue... Read more
22-Nov-2013
Force landing, minimal apparent damage. Registration not verified... Read more
21-Nov-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, carried out testing of the new Mi-171A2 and Mi-38 helicopters at the National Helicopter Building Centre (NHBC) in Tomilino, Moscow Region. The tests were attended by Vladimir Kozhin, Chief of the Presidential Property Management Directorate. The NHBC is currently carrying out the first round... Read more
21-Nov-2013Source: Simplex Aerospace
Simplex® Aerospace has received Russian STC on its Fire Attack™ system for the Russian built KA-32 helicopter. The new STC for the Simplex® Aerospace Model 328 Fire Attack™ tank was approved by the Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC AR) in Russia. The IAC AR had previously approved the Simplex® Aerospace Model 10900-050. The... Read more
19-Nov-2013Source: HAI
On Thursday, October 10, HAI President Matt Zuccaro attended a meeting at the Russian Federation Mission to the United Nations in Manhattan, N.Y. where UTair, an HAI member and largest Russian helicopter operator, presented its annual report regarding the company’s activities over the past year. UTair showcased the company’s newest air transport services for UN... Read more
19-Nov-2013
Emergency landing – due to loss of oil pressure?... Read more
12-Nov-2013Source: Uralhelicom
[Electronic translation] “Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM”carried out the acceptance helicopter EC145 Eurocopter , which took place at the plant Eurocopter in the German town of Donauwörth. Customer helicopter was the government of Krasnodar region in the face of KSU QC “Kubanavia” in preparation for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014. The new EC145 presented in VIP configuration and will be... Read more
11-Nov-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] Boris Slyusarev, General Director of JSC “Rostvertol” the Holding “Helicopters of Russia”, was awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Rostov region.” Sign and an honorary citizen Boris Slyusarev handed Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev. The solemn ceremony of awarding was held at the Rostov State Musical Theatre in early November. Boris Slusar thanked the... Read more
10-Nov-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, has won the Ministry of Industry and Trade award for best integrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy. Alexander Mikheev, CEO of Russian Helicopters, received the award from Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov at a ceremony held today at the Ministry in Moscow. “We are grateful... Read more
31-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
On 29 October, at a ceremony held in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, awarded the Order of Honour to Vadim Ligay, general director of Kazan Helicopters. This was by a decree of July 2013. “I am grateful to the President and the Government of Russia for their... Read more
29-Oct-2013
Experimental Kamov Ka52K crashed on test flight, close to residential area. Two on board injured and were clear of the aircraft when it exploded twice, caught fire and burned out. One report suggests the ejector seats activated uncommanded. Another report says two people on the ground injured too... Read more
28-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, yesterday hosted a plenary session of the Russian government’s defence industry committee to discuss staff training to support the future of Russia’s military industries, and a meeting on cooperation between military enterprises in Russia and Belarus. The session took place at Kazan Helicopters, and... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, and Aircraft Repair Plant No. 405, with support from the Akimat of Almaty, will host the Russian-Kazakh Helicopter Projects regional forum on 23 October at the Dostyk hotel in Almaty. “Kazakhstan is one of the fastest-growing markets wh ere helicopters are in high demand,” said Mikhail Dubrovin, marketing... Read more
2-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com
The rush of R66 orders from Canada and Russia following the relatively recent type certification in those two countries is all but over. At the end of October 2013, Robinson will reduce the production rate of their five-seat turbine from 12 to 8 per month – although we expect it will rise at some point... Read more
1-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it will hold a regional safety symposium for rotorcraft pilots and technicians from across Russia on Thursday, October 3 at the Marriott Moscow Grand. The third symposium of its type offered by Bell Helicopter this year, the safety symposium educates maintainers and operators on common... Read more
25-Sep-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, will bring its line-up of military helicopters to Russia Arms Expo 2013, the ninth international exhibition of arms, military equipment and munitions, which takes place on 25-28 September 2013 in Nizhny Tagil, Russia. The Company’s display can be found in pavilion 2 at stand 2.6.... Read more
21-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), continues to expand its presence in Russia, announcing purchase agreements for seven aircraft signed during Jet Expo 2013 in Moscow last week. During the show, Bell Helicopter displayed its newest product, the Bell 429, in a corporate configuration. Bell Helicopter has secured agreements for the sale of seven helicopters, including... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
The European Rotorcraft Forum 2013 (ERF) held on 3-6 September in Moscow was one of the best in the Forum’s history organisationally and technically, and also witnessed some one of the most interesting presentations. This year’s Forum was organised by Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation. The Forum brought Russia... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: Aviamarket
On Saturday 14th September, after 39448 km, 43 days and total 220 hours of the flight time, two Robinson R66s arrived back in Moscow after completing a trip round the world. Here is the electronic translation of the story from Aviamarket, Robinson dealers in Russia. During the 43 days of the pilots flying club on... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: Russian Sport Ministry
[electronic translation] On Monday, 16 September, in the course of the search and rescue operation in the area of the village Selco Staritskogo region Tver region Internal Affairs Ministry and the Emergencies Ministry found the wreckage of helicopter AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances on Saturday, September 14. The pilot of the crashed helicopter... Read more
17-Sep-2013Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran) announces the signature of a MRO Licence Agreement with Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA), paving the way for UWCA to become Repair and Overhaul Facility in Russia for Turbomeca Arrius 2G1 and Ardiden 3G engines, powering Ka-226T and Ka-62 Helicopters respectively. Ural Works of Civil Aviation will be approved for performing the... Read more
14-Sep-2013
UTair Aviation has received its 20th Eurocopter helicopter, the final delivery of which marks the completion of the 2010 contract for AS 350/355 Ecureuil aircraft delivery. The 20 rotary wing aircraft, including 14 new AS350 B3e and 6 AS355 NP, have entered service within the airline’s fleet. “We continue our partnership with Eurocopter in view of the... Read more
14-Sep-2013
Helicopter lost contact with ATC and was not found for over two days. Impact of the crash killed both on board. The pilot was Margarita Afanaskina, champion of various helicopter flying competitions (see tribute from Russian Ministry of Sport). Passenger was senior forestry official named Sergei Medvedev... Read more
13-Sep-2013Source: Eurocopter Vostok
[electronic translation] Eurocopter returned to the exhibition business aviation Jet Expo with an unusually elegant VIP-helicopter. Visitors to the exhibition of the Russian business aviation Jet Expo, which is held in Moscow in the business terminal “Vnukovo-3” from September 12 to 14, will see Eurocopter AS350 B3 helicopter with a stylish interior and a VIP-will... Read more
12-Sep-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (“the Company”) – a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec – announces its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2013 under IFRS. Firm backlog totaled 870 helicopters as of June 30, 2013; Revenue grew by 6.9% to RUB 64.5 billion; EBITDA1 surged 29.3% to RUB 11.8 billion, representing an EBITDA... Read more
12-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the first Bell 407GX to be operated in Russia to Helidrive in Saint-Petersburg. The Bell 407GX will be utilized for private and charter flights. “The Russian market is an essential component of Bell Helicopter’s international growth strategy and we are focused on... Read more
12-Sep-2013
1 injured from 9 passengers and 3 crew on board.... Read more
