High-level delegation from the Republic of Zimbabwe made a working visit to Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec). The main purpose of the visit was examination of Mi-171E helicopters in VVIP configuration intended for transportation of top state officials and also familiarization with the terms of helicopter delivery and after-sales… Read more »
Source: Russian Helicopters, 09-Apr-18
Damaged in heavy landing only 30m from take-off point on sightseeing flight. Passengers named as Janice Mitchel, Elizabeth Hamilton, William Leur, Elizabeth Benevides, Debbie Lonechamps and Stephanie Black all walked from the crash site unaided
30-Aug-14
A Zimbabwe court is due to hear a bail application today for two South African men arrested in Zimbabwe – See full story See also HeliHub.com accident report – 04-May-14 MD Helicopters MD500 West Nicholson, Zimbabwe
Source: Eye Witness News, 29-May-14
Helicopter crashed and burnt out. It appears that owner/pilot Christian Malila Ndou jumped out prior to impact as his body was found 30m away from the crash site. South African registered R44 may have been ZS-RYB (10918) but this is not yet proven
12-Jan-14
The company has been operating for 24 years. In January it was ordered to vacate the area as it had been earmarked for the construction of a temporary exhibition park for the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly (see full story).
Source: The Zimbabwean, 05-Apr-13
The SA National Defence Force has defended the disposal of military helicopter airframes and spares to Zimbabwe amid threats of legal action to stop the move. (see full story)
Source: IOL, 29-Jan-13
An urgent interim court order was awarded to AfriForum late this afternoon by the North Gauteng High Court to prevent delivery of Alouette III Air Force helicopters by the South African National Defence Force to the Zimbabwean army. The interim order shall stand pending the finalisation of the main application by 19 February 2013. AfriForum… Read more »
Source: AfriForum, 27-Jan-13
Russian newspaper Kommersant are reporting that Zimbabwe is in talks with Russia for the supply of military helicopters in exchange for platinum deposits. The privately-owned news source says “Russian Technologies has already secured preliminary support from Zimbabwe’s official representatives during its visit to the country in April,†quoting a source within the Russian presidential administration…. Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Jun-12
Iran has announced plans to set up a helicopter center in Zimbabwe, in a move that will further cement military cooperation between the two countries
Source: Bernama, 07-Feb-10
Zimbabwean Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Francis Nhema, has intervened in the helicopter wrangle that has seen the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) pushing the Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC) to a condemned helipad site in Chamabondo on the outskirts of Victoria Falls
Source: Zimbabwe Telegraph, 19-Nov-09
A showdown is looming between the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Victoria Falls Town Council after the local authority allocated land for helipads to seven potential helicopter operators to venture into providing flights over the rainforest.
Source: Sunday News, 27-Aug-09
