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Mi-26T2V – The biggest helicopter in the world completes preliminary flight tests.

6 April 2019 Jacek Domański

Russian Helicopters, a part of Rostec State Corporation, successfully completed preliminary flight tests of the Mi-26T2V helicopter. The aircraft is now being prepared for a handover to the Russian Ministry of Defense to do joint […]

CIVIL AVIATION

Russian Helicopters Holding Company negotiating delivery of up to eight helicopters to Malaysia

27 March 2019 Jacek Domański

Russian Helicopters Holding Company, a part of Rostec State Corporation, is currently holding negotiations regarding delivery of up to eight rotorcraft units of three types to Malaysian customers. Contract details are to be specified during […]

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Helicopter day at Holzdorf – Tag der Bundeswehr 2018

12 June 2018 Jacek Domański

On 9th June 2018, the gates of sixteen military facilities belonging to the German armed forces opened for general public, within the fourth edition of Tag der Bundeswehr – an annual open-doors event organized by […]

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The fascinating guide to the world of rotorcraft – Helicopter Show 2018.

26 May 2018 Jacek Domański

The Helicopter Show – organized already for nearly two decades now – has become one of the significant aviation events that are opening the airshow season. The 17th edition of the show took place on […]

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Ohrid Police Day 2018

15 May 2018 Jacek Domański

Lake Ohrid, one of Europe´s deepest and oldest lakes, is the popular touristic destination located in the centre of the Balkan peninsula and the landmark of the Republic of Macedonia (also known as FYROM, FYR […]

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