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Contract on aircraft carrier for Russian Navy may be signed by late 2025 — official

A contract on the construction of an aircraft carrier for the Russian Navy may be signed by late 2025, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said on Thursday. "I believe this will most likely take place closer to the end of 2025. We have three projects offered by the Krylov Center. They are fairly good and a decision on the aircraft carrier will be made closer to 2025," he said....

First pilots training center for newest Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in Russia

The official representative of Bell Helicopter in Russia and Ukraine Jet Transfer and Heliports of Russia within the framework of IX «HeliRussia 2016" International exhibition of the helicopter industry, have signed a memorandum on the organization of aviation training center on the territory Heliports of Russia to train pilots for the newest helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X....

A-Group launched new hangar construction in Sheremetyevo

By the end of 2016 A-Group plans to set in operation a new, third hangar with 6100 m2 floorspace in Sheremetyevo, company reported to BizavNews. In accordance with the project plan, the hangar shall house up to 8 mid-size business jets. The hangar will be equipped with modern ventilation and air-conditioning systems, providing comfortable environment for the staff and aircrafts. The hangar p...

Second Airbus Helicopters hundred in Russia

Recently Airbus Helicopters Vostok and his partner "Heliport Russia" in a festive atmosphere handed the keys to two brand new H130 helicopters  to customers. One of the helicopters was the anniversary, two hundredth delivered in Russia. Both of H130 will be used in Magadan Region, where it will be operated for private owners. Artem Fetisov - commer...

Russian Helicopters to display three newest drones at HeliRussia-2016 show

The holding company Helicopters of Russia (affiliated with the state-run corporation Rostec) will put on display its newest remote-controlled helicopter and multicopter, as well as an upgraded convertiplane, the holding company’s press-service has told TASS. "Visitors will be able to see a remote-controlled helicopter, a multicopter and an upgraded convertiplane. All were designed by...

Drone Racing to be held at HeliRussia 2016

On May 21 the IX International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2016 in will host a unique event – Drone Racing. This is a new and exciting sport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pilots, who compete in precision and speed. A special drone racing track will be opened at the "Crocus Expo" IEC where the expo takes place. Drone Racing can be compared to the legendary &qu...

Airbus Helicopters highlights its Emergency Medical Services capabilities at HeliRussia 2016

 Airbus Helicopters will participate in the international helicopter industry exhibition HeliRussia 2016 held in Moscow on May 19-21. “Airbus Helicopters, as a leader with over 50% of the market share in the EMS segment, is ready to contribute to the development of the emerging market of emergency medical services in Russia,” said Emeric Lhomme, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Vostok...

Airbus Helicopters plans to start producing H135 helicopters in Russia in 2017

The European helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters can start producing H135 helicopters in Russia in 2017, press service of the company told TASS on Friday. The company closed an agreement with the Russian helicopter making plant UWCA for manufacturing of helicopters of this model early in 2016. "This kind of project takes time to implement and the planning is still being set up. The...

Flight model of Russia’s heavy duty transformer drone undergoes trials

A scale model of Russia’s prospective multipurpose tilt-rotor drone, the Frigate, is currently undergoing trials. The UAV is designed to be used for surveillance, search and rescue operations and cargo transportation purposes. The Frigate unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), being developed by the St. Petersburg-based Kronshtadt Group, is expected to become part of the Russian aviation force, w...

Russian aviation watchdog opposes regular air traffic with Turkey

Russia’s aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia is against developing regular air communication with Turkey as long as the situation in that country poses a threat to Russian citizens, Rosaviatsia Chief Alexander Neradko said on Thursday. "Currently, we are against developing regular air communication until the situation allows considering the stay of our citizens in Turkey as safe," he...

Ka-62 completes takeoff with Safran Ardiden 3G

Safran is celebrating the takeoff of the Ardiden 3G engine aboard civil Russian Helicopters Ka-62. The maiden hovering took place on 28 April 2016 at manufacturer plant in Arsenyev. “This takeoff marks a major milestone in the Ardiden 3 development program. It is already demonstrating great maturity. We are delighted with the fast-paced progress of our strong partnership with Russian Heli...

Volga-Dnepr transports over 190 tonnes of cargo in first ‘season’ of Antarctic airfield operations

Volga-Dnepr Airlines first-ever ‘season’ of cargo flights to Antarctica transported over 190 tonnes of cargo to support the new DROMLAN international Antarctic project supported by nations including Belgium, Germany, Finland, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Sweden and the United Kingdom. On behalf of the project, run by the Antarctic Logistics Centre Int...