JSSI® Appoints Avcon Jet as Sales Rep in Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
Source: JSSI, 4 Mar, 10
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the world’s largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently announced Avcon Jet of Vienna, Austria, as its new sales representative for JSSI throughout Eastern Europe and Russia.
JSSI continues to focus on expanding its business in Europe and recognizes Avcon Jet’s strong customer relationships [...]
Russian helicopter production up 8.3% in 2009
Source: Russian Helicopters, 1 Mar, 10
The Russian helicopter industry continued to increase its output in 2009: Russian Helicopters enterprises produced 183 helicopters for local and international customers, increasing the total by 14 compared to 2008. The 8.3% growth was made possible through a joint effort by all Russian rotorcraft industry specialists.
The deliveries breakdown stayed similar to that of 2008: 105 [...]
Latvia, Lithuania oppose possible selling of Mistral helicopter ship to Russia
Source: ITAR-TASS, 28 Feb, 10
“The European Union and NATO should sell armaments and military hardware to countries, which do not pose the risk of regional tensions,” Latvian Defense Minister Imants Liegis said. “Before concluding strategic deals, EU member countries should hold internal consultations on items that may call into question the security of other members,” he noted.
SkyTrac to Provide SatCom and Flight Following to Aerospace Consortium FZE
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 16 Feb, 10
SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by Dubai based Aerospace Consortium FZE to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for Aerospace’s fleet of Boeing-747, Ilyushin-76, Antonov-26, Antonov-72, Anotonov-74, MI 8T, MI 8MTV, Kamov 32, and Bell 412.
Aerospace Consortium works in aid and emergency relief programs, as well as in quick relief disaster situations in [...]
Haiti – Vostok Airline already in-country with two UN contracted Mi-8s
Source: http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14719416&PageNum=0, 15 Jan, 10
The crews of two Mi-8 helicopters belonging to the Khabarovsk-based airline “Vostok” are evacuating Haitians hurt in the devastating earthquake; they are also bringing medical supplies, the company’s directorate told Itar-Tass on Thursday.
Russian Army to get state-of-the-art Ka-52 helicopters in 2010
5 Jan, 10
The Russian Army will receive the latest state-of-the-art Ka-52 helicopters along with the Mi-28N, upgraded Mi-8 and Mi-26 helicopters in 2010
Up to $200M to be invested in Arsenyev Aviation Company over next six years
Source: Russian Helicopters, 8 Dec, 09
Russian Helicopters is pursuing modernisation of constituent companies by introducing prospective industry technology to the manufacturing process. As part of this move Arsenyev Aviation Company. The total amount of investments is estimated at 6 billion roubles (around 200 million USD), both from state funds and own assets of the company.
70% of Russia to have police aviation cover within 5 years
Source: Aviaport, 23 Sep, 09
70% of the territory of Russia will be reached after 5 years of aviation detachments of police, said today the Minister of Interior Rashid Nurgaliyev transmit “Vesti”.
FlightSafety Academy’s Training Programs Approved by Russian Federation
Source: FlightSafety, 21 Sep, 09
FlightSafety International has received approval from the Federal Air Transportation Agency of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation for the training programs it offers at the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.
Russia plans to buy helicopter-carrying assault warship from France
Source: Defense News, 28 Aug, 09
Russian government daily Rossiiskaya Gazeta reported this month that the ship, which can carry 16 heavy helicopters, 470 airborne troops and other gear, costs 700 million euros ($995 million).
Eurocopter and UTair Aviation sign MoA to establish certified Eurocopter Flight Training Center in Russia
Source: RotorNews, 28 Aug, 09
This agreement is a new step in the cooperation that Eurocopter and UTair have started to establish several years ago. In 2008, the two companies decided to create an integrated technical maintenance center in Tyumen to support the Eurocopter fleet in Russia. This Eurocopter certified maintenance center will open its doors towards the end of [...]
President of Russian Federation Dmitriy Medvedev visited Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Source: Ulan-Ude, 28 Aug, 09
On the 24th of August 2009 the President of the Russian Federation Dmitriy Medvedev visited Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant in the context of the official visit to the Republic of Buryatia.
Manufacture of helicopters in Russia in 2009 may rise 30%
Source: Aviaport, 20 Aug, 09
In Russia in 2009 will be built about 220 helicopters of various purposes against 169 units last year, said on Wednesday at the air show MAKS-2009 CEO of “Helicopters of Russia” Andrei Shibitov.
Eurocopter Vostok displays EC145 at MAKS-2009
Source: Aviaport, 20 Aug, 09
The company Eurocopter Vostok, a subsidiary of Eurocopter in Russia, introduced in version EC145 helicopter ambulance to the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS. The helicopter delivered by the Government of Moscow in 2007, demonstrated in a static exhibit.
JSC Helicopters of Russia to sign MOU with Turbomeca for Mi-34 engines
Source: Aviaport, 20 Aug, 09
On August 20 at 13:45 in the framework of the MAKS air show held on the signing of a memorandum between the JSC “Helicopters of Russia” and the company Turbomeca (France) on the supply of engines for the first Russian light helicopter with a gas engine Sapsan “(MI-34S2).
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant JSC takes part in MAKS-2009 air show
Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, 17 Aug, 09
Gas pipelines will be monitored by new Russian/Israeli unmanned helicopter
Source: OIl & Gas Eurasia, 14 Aug, 09
Kazan hosts the 1st International Russian Helicopters Operators Conference
Source: Kazan, 14 Aug, 09
The Conference will take place оn August 20, 2009 in the period of holding an International Aerospace Salon MAKS –2009.
UTair buys Peruvian operator Helisur
Source: Kommersant, 14 Aug, 09
Helisur operates ten Mi-8 helicopters and one MI-171, which serving offshore oil and gas rigs
UTair launches operations from Murmansk with Mi-8 helicopters
Source: UTair, 30 Jul, 09
The new subsidiary signed an agreement with the authorities of Murmansk Region to carry passengers and cargoes into some not easily accessible areas of the Region and perform MEDEVAC flights. UTair Murmansk is also planning to enter into contracts on rendering air services along the North Sea Route – the shortest Arctic waterway connecting European [...]
Mi-28N crashes after apparently ingesting missle exhaust gases
Source: MosNews, 10 Jul, 09
Robinson R44 spray gear set for certification in Russia
Source: Aviaport, 7 Jul, 09
Eaton Corp and Russian Helicopters announce alliance for parts assembly in Russia
Source: Russian Helicopters, 22 Jun, 09
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant recognized as Russia’s most dynamic exporter in aircraft industry sector
Source: Ulan-Ude, 17 Jun, 09
Leading Russian Helicopter Engineering Firm Kamov Turns to Dassault Systemes PLM Solutions
Source: Dassault, 16 Jun, 09
Bell Selects First Service Center Provider in Russia
Source: Textron, 15 Jun, 09
Problems for U.S. Russian Helicopter Order
Source: Aviation Week, 2 Jun, 09
Heli-Russia 2009 to feature 100 domestic and 26 international exhibitors from 11 countries
Source: HIA, 17 May, 09
Kazan completes second Mi-38 with local ТV7-117В engines
Source: Kazan, 17 May, 09
Interview with Andrey Shibitovym, CEO of “Helicopters of Russia”
Source: HIA, 17 May, 09
UTair continues to receive new Mi-171s
Source: Aviaport, 15 May, 09
OJSC “Airline” UTair “continues to receive new Mi-171 helicopter production of Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAZ) under contract for the supply of 40 vehicles, said at a press conference CTO airline” UTair “Meyramhan Bekmuhanbetov.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Kazan Ansat
6 May, 09
PHOTO OF THE DAY: EC145 of Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations
Source: Airliners.net, 29 Apr, 09
Russia predicts it will produce 15% of the world’s helicopters by 2015
Source: HIA, 27 Apr, 09
Russian army in North Caucasus receives new MI-28N attack helicopters
Source: RIA Novosti, 25 Apr, 09
Mi-26 helicopter lifts Tu134 airliner
Source: YouTube, 24 Apr, 09
Russian Federation allocates the Sverdlovsk region funds to buy two medical helicopters
Source: Vertolet, 20 Apr, 09
Russian Helicopters Sees Lucrative Upgrade Market
Source: Defense News, 18 Apr, 09
HeliRussia 2009 finalises details of business program
Source: HIA, 2 Apr, 09
Krasnoyarskaya airline AeroGeo buys Mi-8
Source: Aviaport, 1 Apr, 09
Visitors to HeliRussia 2009 will be able to see photo exhibition “The Beauty of Rotorcraft”
Source: Aviaport, 20 Mar, 09
Second R44 of three delivered to Russia’s Aerial Forest Protection Service
Source: Aviaport, 20 Mar, 09
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Kamov Ka32 of Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Situations
Source: Airliners.net, 20 Mar, 09
Gazprom builds Arctic helicopter base
Source: Barents Observer, 19 Mar, 09
First heliport may appear in St. Petersburg by 2013
Source: Petersburg City, 19 Mar, 09
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant used for retreat meeting of JSC “Helicopters of Russia”
Source: HIA, 16 Mar, 09
HeliRussia 2009 exhibition will include staging of Russian Helicopter Championships
Source: Aviaport, 12 Mar, 09
Nizhny Novgorod Helicopter Club to spend 40 million rubles building a heliport
Source: AVI, 9 Mar, 09
Russian helicopter plants produced total of 169 civil and military helicopters in 2008
Source: Airport.ru, 6 Mar, 09
First rooftop pad in St Petersburg opened
Source: ABN, 4 Mar, 09
Russia is a ripe market for Western makers’ helicopters
Source: AIN, 27 Feb, 09
Eurocopter and Russia’s UTair strengthen EC175 partnership
Source: AIN, 23 Feb, 09
MD Explorer Now Certified In Russia
Source: Vertical Magazine, 22 Feb, 09
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) announced that it has received Type Certificate No. CT284 for its light twin engine helicopter, the MD Explorer® from Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) Aviation Register (AR), Russian Federation.
Simplex Fire Attack System to Kumertau of Russia
Source: Vertical Magazine, 21 Feb, 09
Simplex Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce a purchase of their innovative Fire Attack system for the KA-32 helicopter by Kumertau Aircraft Production (KumAPE) of Bashkortostan, Russia.
UTair is testing navigational equipment for the helicopters
Source: UTair, 20 Feb, 09
Check and flight tests of short-range navigation equipment and the landing of the helicopter Mi-8PC took place on the productive-technical base of JSC UTair Aviation
Russia ready to supply MI-17 helicopters to Bolivia
Source: RIA Novosti, 17 Feb, 09
Russia offers India 320 combat helicopters
Source: RIA Novosti, 14 Feb, 09
AgustaWestland and Oboronprom Corporation Agree Upon JV Establishment and UTAir Signs Letter Of Intent For Purchase of AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 6 Nov, 08
AgustaWestland and Oboronprom Corporation Agree Upon JV Establishment and UTAir Signs Letter Of Intent For Purchase of AW139s
Russian Customer Takes Delivery Of The First AW119 Ke Helicopter With Versace Designed Interior
Source: AgustaWestland, 18 Sep, 08
Russian Customer Takes Delivery Of The First AW119 Ke Helicopter With Versace Designed Interior
The 100th Grand Helicopter Assigned To Russian Customer
Source: AgustaWestland, 17 Sep, 08
The 100th Grand Helicopter Assigned To Russian Customer
Oboronprom Corporation And AgustaWestland Sign Heads Of Agreement For AW139 Helicopter Final Assembly In Russia At Farnborough-2008
Source: AgustaWestland, 15 Jul, 08
Oboronprom Corporation And AgustaWestland Sign Heads Of Agreement For AW139 Helicopter Final Assembly In Russia At Farnborough-2008
AgustaWestland And Oboronprom Corporation Declare Launch Of Large Scale & Long Term Cooperation In Helicopter Business
Source: AgustaWestland, 16 May, 08
AgustaWestland And Oboronprom Corporation Declare Launch Of Large Scale & Long Term Cooperation In Helicopter Business