Rotorcraft
Russia’s main helicopter exhibition selected Show Observer as its official daily, once again [...]
First Mi-8AMT medevac helicopters delivered to Russian operators
All helicopters will provide medical evacuation services to patients in remote areas of Siberia and Far East [...]
Russian Helicopters to test Ka-226T in Iran
The tests are meant to demonstrate the helicopter's capability to operated at extreme temperatures [...]
Uralhelicom increases helicopter deliveries
The Russian helicopter dealer expects strong demand for Robinson light single rotorcraft [...]
Heliatica launches MRO center
The Russian company moves from sales of Western equipment to opening a helicopter MRO center near Moscow. [...]
UTair launches UAV operations
The service is being offered to major power generation and oil producing companies operating in Western Siberia. [...]
Cargo hook for Ansat helicopters
The new device for the Russian light twin helicopter is expected to be developed and certified this year. [...]
Russia clears H135 for lower operating temperature
The Russian Aviation Register lowered the minimum operating temperature of the helicopter to -35°С, bringing it in line with the EASA certificate. [...]
Russian Helicopter Systems receives medevac Ansat helicopter
This is the first leased helicopter of this type. [...]
Russian Helicopters announces specs of new light single
It will compete with foreign models, including the Robinson R66, Airbus Helicopters H120, and the new Bell-505. [...]
UTair launches satellite tracking for its helicopter fleet
Aircraft tracking capability is one the requirements from the operator's improtant client, the United Nations. [...]
Russian government approves Russo-Chinese helicopter development
The new heavy helicopter is intended primarily for the Chinese market [...]
Russian lessor orders more Ansat helicopters
Russia’s GTLK State Transport Leasing Company expanded its order for this type to six helicopters. [...]
Ukraine starts testing improved engine for heavy helicopters
The new AI-136T powerplant can also be suggested for future Chinese heavy helicopter [...]
Russia sells first civil Mil Mi-171 to Pakistan
This medium twin helicopter will be used for passenger and cargo transportation, medical emergencies, patrolling and emergency response [...]
Russian Helicopters built four Mi-8/171 helicopters for Rosneft
These Mi-8AMTs are equipped with a navigation device designed for Arctic military helicopters [...]
Ansat gets a second Chinese customer
Besides Ansat, Chinese Jiangsu Baoli Aviation Equipment placed order for two more other Russian helicopters [...]
Russian Helicopter Systems accepted maiden Ansat
Moscow-based private operator will use the new helicopter for passenger flights and flight training [...]
Russo-Indian joint venture to assemble Ka-226T
140 helicopters of the type will be built in India in the next nine years [...]
Tatarstan hospital becomes first civilian Ansat user
This light twin model will be used to provide emergency medical transport services. [...]
Ansat to get new rotor blades
The new blades will help advance the helicopter’s performance [...]
Russian Emercom to get four Mi-8MTB-1s helicopters
These rotorcraft will be handed over by Russian Helicopters by the end of the year [...]
INSIGHT: Russian aviation faces strong head winds
Weak demand for new airliners worsens Russian aircraft manufacturers' shaky positions in the domestic market. [...]
Naryan-Mar operator takes delivery of first new helicopter in quarter century
The Russian company complains it won’t be able to continue fleet renovation without government assistance [...]
Mil Mi-8 maintenance center to open in Azerbaijan
An authorized maintenance center for Mil Mi-8/17 family helicopters will open in Azerbaijan on the premises of Silk Way Helicopter Services [...]
Ansat gets first commercial order
The helicopter will provide medical flights for healthcare facilities in Moscow and Moscow region. [...]
UTair Helicopter Services joins HeliOffshore
The Russian operator has become the industry association’s 100th member [...]
INSIGHT: Russian helicopter market in autorotation
The 2015-2016 economic crisis in Russia has affected both domestic demand for helicopter operations and fleet renewal plans. [...]
Russian Helicopters gets new chief designer
Nikolay Pavlenko will be responsible for shaping and implementing a common R&D and Innovation Policy across the holding's subsidiaries [...]
Russian Helicopters’ H1 2016 income drops 25%
African customers generated the largest share of the Russian Helicopters' revenue [...]
Heliports of Russia approved for commercial passenger service
The company owns a network of helipads and operates a Robinson R66 and an Airbus Helicopters H130 [...]
UEC launches serial production of engines for Mi-38
The United Engine Corporation is to supply Russian Helicopters with 50 TV7-117B engines until 2019 [...]
Russian Helicopters delivers fourth Mi-26 to China
The heavy-lift helicopter will be operated in the interests of Shandong forestry management [...]
Arktika’s Arctic ambitions
The carrier's strategy involves taking part in the development of the Northwest Passage, as well as fostering eco tourism development [...]
Rosneft details order for AW189s
Delivery of the first batch of 30 helicopters for the Russian oil company are slated to begin in 2018 [...]
RDIF and Middle Eastern investors to buy up to 25% of Russian Helicopters
The amount of the deal may reach $600 million [...]
New wildfire patrol helicopter for Russian Region
The aircraft will be used in forest patrols, emergency relief operations, flood monitoring, and other roles. [...]
HeliVert cleared to provide AW189 maintenance in Russia
The JV between Russian Helicopters and Leonardo (AgustaWestland) is authorized to perform AW189 operational maintenance, basic repair operations, replacements of engines and other components [...]
Mil Mi-38 gets a launch customer
The helicopter was issued with the Russian type certificate in December 2015, production to start this year [...]
160 H135 helicopters to be assembled in Russia over next decade
The first four rotorcraft are planned for assembly at UWCA in 2017 [...]
Russian Helicopters pushing the High-Speed Helicopter Demonstrator to 450 km/h
The OEM plans to start flight-testing the aircraft in June [...]
Motor Sich to re-engine PZL W-3A Sokół Helicopter
Ukrainian engine-maker believes in the future of re-engined Polish rotorcraft [...]
Ka-62 helicopter takes its first flight
The program is about two years behind schedule [...]
Azerbaijani Helicopter Company approved for external load OGP operations
SWHS is ready to offer new services not only in Azerbaijan, but also in Russia, South East Asia and Africa [...]
The first R66 with autopilot is delivered to Russia
Robinson R66 light helicopter with enhanced capabilities is to enter service with Heliports of Russia [...]
Airbus Helicopter appoints another certified service center in Russia
Airbus Helicopters is creating a local network of certified service centers [...]
UWCA signs license agreement with Airbus Helicopters
The Yekaterinburg-based facility will assemble H135s [...]
Russia tests High Speed Helicopter Technology Demonstrator
Russian Helicopters reports on progress in high-speed rotorcraft project. [...]
Uzbek crop-dusting operator renews fleet
Special Aviation Services adds new rotorcraft, but keeps Antonov An-2 turboprops. [...]
First Bell 407GXP assembled in Russia
The rotorcraft was delivered to one of local aviation schools [...]