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08.02.2011 INDO- RUSSIA JV OPENS MRO FOR CHOPPERS

IN A bid to consolidate their position in the Indian aviation market, a Russian aviation firm has opened a service centre near the national capital which will offer services for all type of civil Russian- made choppers.

Source: Mail Today in New Delhi

08.02.2011 KA-32A11BC CERTIFIED IN INDIA

The Ka-32A11BC, the Russian civil all-weather coaxial helicopter, has been certified for operations in India.

Source: SHEPHARD

07.02.2011 RUSSIAN DEFENCE FIRM SEES INDIA AS LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PARTNER

Russian defence firm Oboronprom has identified India as its strategic partner and is ready to forge a long-term partnership with the country, according to a top company official.

Source: Press Trust Of India (PTI)

04.01.2011 RUSSIA BEGINS FIELDING KA-52 ATTACK HELICOPTER

MOSCOW — The Russian air force is starting to field the Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter and also is augmenting other elements of its rotorcraft fleet.

Source: Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

21.09.2010 STRONG MI-17 DEMAND BOOSTS PRICES

MOSCOW — The popularity of the Mil Mi-17 Hip helicopter for operations in Afghanistan is driving up prices for used versions and has created an order surge for manufacturer Russian Helicopters.

Source: Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

02.09.2010 ARGENTINA PURCHASES TWO HEAVY RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS FOR ANTARCTIC

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract to purchase two Russian Mi-17 multipurpose transport helicopters to be used in logistic operations at the Argentine Antarctic bases and also for rescue efforts.

Source: Argentine news agency Telam

28.08.2010 BOLIVIA TO BUY RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS FOR DISASTER RELIEF

LA PAZ, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Bolivian government announced Friday a plan to purchase six Russian helicopters for disaster relief in case of flooding, drought or forest fires.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

23.06.2009 NEW GENERATION OF FLYING MACHINES TO TAKE TO THE SKIES

At the second international helicopter exhibition in Russia, the country's top chopper manufacturers have announced ambitious plans: to challenge the airplane.

Source: Russia Today

21.06.2009 RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS LIFT OFF DESPITE TOUGH MARKET CONDITIONS

While Russia’s automakers struggle to keep assembly lines running, its helicopters are high in demand. Production is growing 60% a year. But it’s hit slight a patch of turbulence with the global crisis.

Source: Russia Today

18.05.2009 RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS LOOKS TO CARVE ITS NICHE ON GLOBAL MARKET

Ahead of the HeliRussia exhibition in Moscow RT spoke with Russian Helicopters boss Andrei Shibitov, as the state run corporation looks for crucial orders, starting with the company’s collaboration with AgustaWestland.

Source: Russia Today