22-Feb-2022Source: Rostec
The crew of the Berkut State Airlines from Kazakhstan underwent annual retraining under the supplemental professional training programs for the Mi-171A2 helicopter. It was held at the aviation training center of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of the Rostec State Corporation). The training program included 60 hours of theoretical... Read more
19-Jan-2022Source: Rostec
The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding company has handed over the final helicopter kits to Rostec State Corporation as part of the first stage of localizing the production of the Mi-8AMT/Mi-171E civilian helicopter in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delivery was made under a trilateral agreement between NC Kazakhstan Engineering JSC, Aircraft Repair Plant No. 405... Read more
17-Jun-2020Source: CAAi
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has completed the first milestone of a major aviation oversight programme to help Kazakhstan adopt a new aviation oversight framework based on the UK system. Over the past nine months, regulatory experts from CAAi have reviewed Kazakhstan’s Primary Aviation Legislation... Read more
4-Dec-2017Source: HeliHub.com
The French anti-corruption office has launched an investigation into the sale of 45 French military EC145 helicopters to Kazakhstan. They are trying to determine whether the signing of the contract enabled illegal commissions to intermediaries, reports Expansión. ... Read more
20-Jan-2017Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, will supply the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan with four transport-combat Mi-35M helicopters in 2018. The deliveries will be carried out through Rosoboronexport. The contract was signed as part of the Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan on military-technical cooperation. The supplies of the... Read more
15-Sep-2016Source: Russian Helicopters
September 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the first export supplies of Kazan Helicopters. The first export was the delivery of a Mi-4 helicopter to Austria, to take people to local ski resorts. In the early 1990s, hopes for large state orders were low. The management of Kazan Helicopters decided to create its own marketing... Read more
6-Jun-2016Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, will showcase its current model range of military helicopters at the International exhibition of weaponry and munitions KADEX-2016 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Along with Rosoboronexport, Russian Helicopters will feature the multirole Mi-35M and the Mi-28NE attack helicopters. As part of the business program, Russian Helicopters will hold a briefing... Read more
6-Jun-2016Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, will showcase a mobile training simulator of the Mi-8MTV1 helicopter, which was developed by the VR-Technologies Design Bureau and premiered at the MAKS 2015 international airshow. The cutting-edge technology allows pilots to simulate flights in an environment close to reality. The Mi-8MTV1 mobile special training simulator that will... Read more
6-Jun-2016Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, signed memorandums of understanding with the Committee for Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and with other government structures of the Republic of Kazakhstan during KADEX-2016 defense expo. According to the documents, Kazakhstan ‘authorities are interested in Russian-made helicopters while Russian Helicopters are ready to supply... Read more
16-May-2016Source: Dart
DART Aerospace and its Russian distributor Heliatica LLC announce that SkyTech LLC (SkyService), located in Almaty region in the Republic of Kazakhstan, installed the PA100 PUREair Engine Protection System on their new H130 helicopter. The aircraft completion was performed by Heliswiss Ibérica in Barcelona. SkyTech LLC (SkyService) is a multi-mission operator performing high altitude flights... Read more
11-May-2016Source: HeliHub.com
At the KADEX defence exhibition which starts 2nd June in Astana, Kazakhstan, Bird Aerosystems will be demonstrating their ASIO Special Mission System that will be installed on the Kazakhstan Armed Forces EC145 Helicopters At the show, Bird and KAI (a subsidiary of JSC “NC” Kazakhstan Engineering “) will display how the ASIO system enhances mission... Read more
5-Nov-2015Source: CAA
The Minister of Investments and Development (MID) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Asset Issekeshev has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAA International (CAAi), the State-to-State advisory arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). Witnessed by British Prime Minister, David Cameron and Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan, the MoU supports future collaboration... Read more
21-Apr-2015Source: Sky Tech
Dear friends, we happy to share with you with our big honor! Aviation Maintenance Center SKY TECH was awarded the honorary membership «GOLD Customer Service Facility – 2015» by the results of previous year 2014! From 2011 SKY TECH is autorized customer service facility of Bell Helicopter for Bell 206A/B and Bell 206L in Kazakhstan.... Read more
27-Feb-2015
According to preliminary information, after take-off from the helipad on a helicopter has failed directional control system, the pilot decided to make an emergency landing to determine the circumstances and causes of the failure. During landing the helicopter rolled over on its right side and collapsed. Reportedly destroyed. Location was a helipad located at the... Read more
29-Jan-2015Source: Silk Road Reporters
The Emergency Situations Committee under the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched a lawsuit against Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering LLP for failing to meet its public procurement obligations, Dinara Urazova writes for Tengrinews. See Full Story... Read more
20-Oct-2014Source: AKI
Kazakhstan plans to start production of KA-226T helicopters by 2016 under the label Made in Kazakhstan, says the Director of “Aircraft Repair Plant No.405” Konstantin Ushakov. The Aircraft Repair Plant No.405 celebrated October 15 its 75th anniversary. “Over the years, it has achieved great success in repairing of aircrafts and helicopters of Kazakhstan and abroad,”... Read more
8-Sep-2014Source: KazInform
Euro-Asia Air is set to be sold to a private investor in early 2015, President of the company Askar Dzhanzharkenov announced Friday. See full story... Read more
26-May-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, will put a wide range of the latest civil and military helicopters on show at the Kazakhstan Defence Expo 2014 (KADEX 2014) international exhibition of weapons systems and military equipment, which will run fr om 22 to 25 May 2014 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Russian... Read more
23-May-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has delivered Mi-171Sh helicopters to the Kazakhstan Border Service under a contract signed by Rosoboronexport in 2012. One of the helicopters’ main tasks will be securing Kazakhstan’s state border. They will be used for routine patrols (including at night-time), and to land special forces... Read more
23-May-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has signed an agreement with the Kazakhstan Emergencies Ministry for a Mi-171E helicopter, with delivery planned for 2015. The Mi-171E is a modification of the Mi-8/17 series. These helicopters are recognized as among the best in their class for search and rescue operations, and... Read more
22-May-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters
Bringing mission-ready rotorcraft to Kazakhstan and building a long-term relationship with the country are to be highlighted in Airbus Helicopters’ participation at this month’s KADEX 2014 defense exposition. Included in the KADEX 2014 aircraft displays at Astana International Airport will be two Airbus Helicopters EC145s supplied to Kazakhstan – one operated by the Ministry of... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, has delivered the first Mi-26T heavy transport helicopter to Kazakhstan Emergencies Ministry – the first time in the history of Kazakh civil aviation that the helicopter will be put into operation. The Mi-26T is a unique helicopter that can give invaluable support to Kazakhstan’s emergency services.... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, and Aircraft Repair Plant No. 405 (ARP 405), which maintains and services Russian-built helicopters in Central Asia, today signed a cooperation memorandum on servicing Russian-built Kamov helicopters at the Russian and Kazakh Helicopter Project regional forum in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The memorandum aims to raise the standard... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, and Almaty Rescue Service have signed a cooperation memorandum to supply multi-role Mi-8AMT and new light Ka-226T helicopters. “We confirm that we can supply Almaty Rescue Service with the required quantity of helicopters within the time period required,” said Mikhail Dubrovin, Russian Helicopters’ Director of Marketing. “The helicopters will... Read more
23-Oct-2013Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter has provided the initial EC130 T2 to a customer in Kazakhstan, introducing this enhanced version of its single-engine EC130 helicopter to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and further expanding the company’s presence in a region where demand for rotorcraft is rapidly growing. The milestone EC130 T2 is configured for passenger transport, and was... 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
17-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, has delivered a Mi-171E built at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant to the Kazakhstan Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Ministry uses Mi-8/17s for routine patrolling and search-and-rescue missions, and for transporting personnel and cargo. The Mi-171E has a number of features that give it an edge in Kazakhstan’s extremes... Read more
3-Jul-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Mi-8MTV helicopters built by Kazan Helicopters, a Russian Helicopters company, will provide security at the 27th Summer Universiade in the Russian city of Kazan this month. More than 170 nations – a record for the event – will participate in Universiade-2013, taking place on July 6-17 in the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan region. Kazan Arena,... Read more
12-Jun-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, today launched the first demonstration flights of the light multirole Ka-226T in Kazakhstan. Organised by Russian Helicopters, the demonstration tour is aimed at potential Ka-226T customers in Kazakhstan, including the airborne divisions of the Ministry... Read more
16-May-2013Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran) announces the qualification of Sky Tech LLP, as Certified Maintenance Center (Level 1&2) in Kazakhstan for Turbomeca Arriel 2B/2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC130, AS350 and EC145 helicopters. The company’s facilities are located at Airport Boraldai – Almaty Region. “The company had been carefully selected to support Turbomeca customers in the... Read more
27-Mar-2013Source: Tengri News
Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering JV [the agreement on establishing the JV was signed October 27, 2010 in France] plans to start producing EC645 T2 military helicopters,Tengrinews.kz reports, citing Kazakhstan Engineering’s Press Service (see full story).... Read more
21-Mar-2013Source: Eurasianet
Just a week after proudly announcing the expansion of the Kazakh-European joint venture producing military helicopters, it seems that relations between Kazakhstan’s government and its European partner, defense giant Eurocopter, may be getting rocky (see full story).... Read more
15-Feb-2013
Five POB – pilot and four tourists, including two from Ukraine. No injuries... Read more
28-Nov-2012Source: TengriNews
Kazakhstan has applied to French experts asking them to help in the search for the missing helicopter with 8 crew members on board – which was patrolling an oil pipeline (see full story) HeliHub.com has a safety data page at 24-Nov-12 Mil Mi-8 Kazakhstan where we will add other details as they emerge... Read more
24-Nov-2012
Euro-Asia Airlines Mi-8 reported missing and not found five days later. The helicopter took off on November 24 at 08.30 to fly over the Ushara-Dostyk section of the Atasu – Alashankow oil pipeline – but did not land at Dostyk at 12.30 as expected – and crashed nr Dostyk. The helicopter had significant damages with... Read more
30-Sep-2012Source: Helihub.com
Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering, the Kazak company licenced to produce Eurocopter helicopters, is to enter the market in Mongolia. During a visit to Ulan Bator, co-organized with the National Agency for Export and Investment, commercial director Karybay Ablezov signed a memorandum with the Mongolians. The company will be performing maintenance EC145 helicopter in Mongolia, to provide... Read more
22-Aug-2012
Crashed during a training exercise at an airfield near the capital Astana and caught fire.... Read more
3-Jul-2012Source: Helihub.com
Ukrainian defence firm Ukroboronprom is reported by Novosti as being close to deal to buy five EC145s from the new factory in Kazakhstan, quoting the president of defense holding company Kazakhstan Engineering, Bolat Smagulov Smagulov expects contract signature within the next few months, he said at the opening of the new Eurocopter plant in Kazakhstan. ... Read more
11-May-2012Source: Eurocopter
Kazakhstan has signed a letter of intent to acquire 20 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters, marking a major new commitment for this medium-lift rotorcraft. These aircraft, which will be assembled in Kazakhstan, will be used by the country’s Ministry of Defense in a full range of mission applications. The agreement, formalized at this month’s KADEX-2012 military exposition... Read more
7-May-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
At the International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment Kadex-2012 Russian Helicopters, part of Russian state defense industry holding Oboronprom, and JSC Kazakhstan Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the parties to expand the service and repair of Russian helicopters in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The signing of the memorandum of understanding between the... Read more
7-May-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters and part of the Russian state defense industry holding Oboronprom, has delivered to the Emergency Situations Ministry (EMERCOM) of the Republic of Kazakhstan two modified coaxial Ka-32A11BC rescue helicopters. The delivery of the Ka-32A11BC helicopters marks the quick and successful execution of a contract signed... Read more
3-May-2012Source: Eurocopter
The Kazakhstan government has placed additional orders for eight EC145 helicopters in terms of a framework agreement covering 45 of these multi-role rotorcrafts, which are to be assembled in-country by the Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering joint venture. These latest bookings – announced today at the KADEX-2012 military exposition in Astana – consist of six EC145s in... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s participation at the KADEX-2012 exhibition will underscore its helicopter product line capabilities to meet Kazakhstan’s military, government and public protection mission requirements, while also spotlighting the company’s commitment to industrial partnerships in the country. To be held May 3-6 at the Astana Air Force Base, KADEX-2012 is to include the presence of an EC725... Read more
20-Apr-2012
Landed and fell onto its side during a training flight. 2 of the 6POB injured.... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
CHC has processed a registration transfer to allow it to operate an AW139 in Kazakhstan. Operating until recently from North Denes in the UK, G-CHCV was noted in early November being worked on in Stavangar, Norway – perhaps in preparation for its new role. C-CHCV is serial 41005, a 2007 manufactured aircraft which had 3,007... Read more
28-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter delivered the first of six EC145s ordered to date by the Kazakh Ministries of Defense and Emergencies. A total of 45 of the helicopters are to be purchased, and will be assembled by the new joint venture Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering, in which Eurocopter and Kazakhstan Engineering have a 50/50 share. This initial delivery comes... Read more
17-Nov-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that JSC Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has ordered two additional AW139 medium twin helicopters. These offshore configured AW139s will be used to perform transport operations in Kazakhstan’s section of the Caspian Sea. One of the two aircraft will be provided with the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS)... Read more
27-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee has this week announced the completion of the certification process for Bell’s light twin model 429. This will open the way for sales Jet Transfer, Bell’s distributor for in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Shortly after this achievement, and the handover of certificate number PT325 to the manufacturer, Jet Transfer announced the... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
An agreement formalizing the industrial and commercial scope of the Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering joint venture – which will assemble and customize EC145 helicopters at a new facility in Astana – was signed in Paris today by Eurocopter President & CEO Lutz Bertling and Bolat Smagulov, President of Kazakhstan Engineering, in the presence of French and... Read more
14-Jun-2011Source: Ulan-Ude
Mi-171 helicopters of Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) production that is part of helicopter holding company “Russian Helicopters”, participated in exercise “Kazspas-2011” of Kazakhstan’s rescue teams. XVI international discussion and training camp of the rescuers took place in Kazakhstan’s EMERCOM training base “Rocky city – Astana”. The goal of the exercise held is improvement of rescuers... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company has appointed two new Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facilities (CSFs), expanding its service capabilities in Latin America and Central Asia. In February, Bell Helicopter appointed Sky Tech, LLP in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Eagle Copters Centro Mantenimiento Autorizado S.A (Eagle Copters) in Santiago, Chile, as the company’s... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Eurocopter
Two strategic agreements signed today establish the framework for Eurocopter’s creation of a 50/50 joint venture in Kazakhstan to assemble EC145 helicopters, along with the sale of 45 of these locally-assembled aircraft for government missions in the country. The first accord is a framework agreement between Eurocopter and Kazakhstan Engineering to create a 50/50 joint... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: AVE
The Ministry for Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan (MOE) will buy in 2011 for fighting fires in tall buildings of Astana and Almaty, Ka-32 helicopters.... Read more
4-Mar-2010Source: JSSI
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... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that JSC Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy... Read more
6-Oct-2009Source: Eurocopter
During the official visit of the French President to Kazakhstan, EADS and Eurocopter signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign wealth fund SAMRUK-KAZYNA to create a public-private joint venture in Kazakhstan in order to develop helicopter activities.... Read more
8-Sep-2009
8-Sep-09 Mil Mi-8 Ugamsk Gorge, Kazakhstan... Read more
17-Jun-2009
17-Jun-09 Mil Mi-24 , Kazakhstan... Read more
24-Feb-2008Source: AgustaWestland
JSC Euro-Asia Air Orders Two AW139 Helicopters... Read more
