07-Apr-19 - Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) granted certification to the Mi-171 with Klimov VK-2500-03 engines. Special suited for cargo and firefighting demonstrated taking 3.5 tons bambi bucket at an altitude of 3,000 meters ~ 9,800 feet #VK2500
07-Feb-18 - The latest variant of the Mi-17 is equipped with “high-altitude” engines VK-2500PS-03 with increased power and FADEC digital control system and a new rotor system. Will still be exported as “Mi-171Е”
01-Dec-17 - Russian Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) fitting the Mi-171E helicopter with new rotors, polymer composite materials blades and FADEC VK-2500PS-03 engine with modified stabilizer and keel beam
10-Feb-16 - Russian Helicopters has delivered a VIP Mi-171E helicopter with a superior comfort cabin to the government of Uganda. Features included a wardrobe, food station, toilet and widescreen displays.