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Russian Helicopters at LAAD 2015

Russian Helicopters will showcase its series produced commercial and military helicopters at LAAD Defence & Security 2015, April 14-17 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil






Russian Helicopters, April 14, 2015 - Rio de Janeiro - Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, is taking part in the Latin American aerospace and defence technology exhibition and conference LAAD Defence & Security 2015 which will run from 14 to 17 April in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Russian Helicopters will showcase its series produced commercial and military helicopters, as well as its latest developments.

“Countries in Latin America are some of the most promising markets for Russian helicopters,” said Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev. “Our commercial and military helicopters have long been in operation in this region, and Russian Helicopters is continuing to supply advanced machines that combine latest technologies, have a broad operational range, are reliable and easy to maintain.”

The latest Mi-171A2 multirole helicopter will be on show at LAAD Defence & Security 2015. It combines the distinguished operational experience built up by Mi-8/17 helicopters world over with the latest technology, design and materials. Russian Helicopters launched flight tests on it in November 2014.

The Mi-171A1 is one of the latest modifications of the Mi-8/17 currently in use in the region, it received type certification from Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency in 2005. This model is operated by Atlas Taxi Aereo as a cargo transport helicopter in remote regions of the Amazon Selvas for the Brazilian oil company Petrobras. These reliable, efficient machines were highly praised by the Brazilian operator.

Visitors to LAAD Defence & Security 2015 will also be able to see the Ka-32A11BC, a popular helicopter in Latin America. Brazil's Helipark Taxi Aéreo has operated the Ka-32A11BC since 2012 for the commercial transport of industrial cargo on an external sling and in construction work in difficult to reach parts of the Amazon basin. The Ka-32A11BC boasts the best cargo capacity in its class, and outstanding manoeuvrability. These helicopters are in use in over 30 countries. The European Aviation Safety Agency certified the Ka-32A11BC in 2009, and Australia's civil aviation safety authority certified it in February 2013. It also meets FAR29 and AP-29 standards. In August 2014, a service centre in Brazil was authorised to carry out maintenance on these helicopters.

Together with Rosoboronexport, Russian Helicopters' military range of helicopter production will be showcased for representatives from defence ministries across Latin America. These will include the Mi-35M gunship helicopter, the Mi-17V-5 and the Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters. These are all currently in use in Air Forces across Latin America.

LAAD Defence & Security takes place in Brazil every two years. Russian Helicopters has been taking part in the exhibition since 2011.

Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec), is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Moscow. The company comprises five helicopter production facilities, two design bureaus, a spare parts production and repair facility, as well as an aftersale service branch responsible for maintenance and repair in Russia and all over the world. Its helicopters are popular among Russian ministries and state authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Control Ministry), operators (Gazpromavia, UTair), major Russian corporations. In 2013 its IFRS revenues increased 10% to RUB 138.3 billion. Deliveries reached 275 helicopters.


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