OREANDA-NEWS. November 30, 2012. Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has made its first civil medium multirole Mi-171 helicopter delivery to Indonesia. One of the largest mining companies acquired this certificated Mi-171 built by the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant.

The new medium multirole Mi-171 can be deployed in various climates and temperature ranges – an important competitive advantage that was a deciding factor in the choice of an advanced Russian helicopter for use in Indonesia.

Mi-171 series helicopters can be used to carry passengers and cargo, for geological surveying and patrol missions, and for fire-fighting and transfers to offshore drilling platforms.

The helicopter is equipped with advanced flight and navigation systems and additional radio equipment to guarantee heightened levels of safety and improved operational characteristics.

The Asia-Pacific region is a major driver of growth for helicopters. Of the 1,200 registered Russian-built helicopters operating in the region, more than 700 are from the Mi-8/17 series and almost 20 of this type for the military use in Indonesia. Russian Helicopters is the market leader in the region, with its nearest competitors, Sikorsky and AgustaWestland, operating 500 and 400 helicopters, respectively.

Customers appreciate the Mi-171’s unique operational characteristics, versatility, reliability and ease of operation. The Mi-171’s range of possible uses is constantly being expanded and upgraded.

Russian Helicopters is actively expanding its relationships with partners in Indonesia. The Indonesian client is currently considering acquisition of an additional batch of Russian-built civil helicopters following the first delivery in October.

The Mi-171 is an updated version of the renowned Mi-8. The helicopter was designed by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, JSC, and is manufactured by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC. The Mi-171 can carry up to 37 servicemen on trooper benches, up to 26 passengers on passenger seats, up to 4,000 kg of cargo in the cabin and as external load, and up to 12 wounded personnel. It can also perform search and rescue and firefighting operations, and lift, loading and unloading operations in hover mode. The Mi-171 helicopter has a Russian type certificate. Its type certificate is also recognised by the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Slovakia and Mongolia. Today more than 5,000 Mi-171 helicopters of various modifications and versions are operated in Central and South-East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the CIS.

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC is a Russian Helicopters company. Its large production capacity and the latest modern technologies mean it can swiftly launch production of new aircraft types and combine prototype development with mass production. The plant has built more than 8,000 aircraft in its 70-year history. Today the plant focuses on the production of Mi-171 and Mi-171Sh helicopters.

Russian Helicopters, JSC is a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, which in turn is a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. It is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters 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. Over 8000 helicopters of Soviet/Russian make are operated in 110 countries worldwide. Traditionally the demand is highest in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Russia, and CIS countries. Russian Helicopters was established in 2007. In 2011 its IFRS revenues increased 27.8% to RUB 103.9 billion. Deliveries reached 262 helicopters.

Partners of Russian Helicopters: AirTaxi Service (interior completions and maintenance); Tranzas (software, navigation systems, aviation simulators); CSTS Dinamika (technical training means for aviation flight and engineering personnel); BETA AIR (testing equipment and aviation electronics); Ural Works of Civil Aviation (repair of helicopter engines and components, as well as gearboxes).

UIC Oboronprom, JSC is a multi-profile industrial and investment group established in 2002. It is a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. Its main tasks include: helicopter engineering (Russian Helicopters, JSC) and engine-building (United Engine Industry Corporation managing company).

Russian Technologies State Corporation was established in November 2007 to support Russian industry in developing, producing and exporting high-tech industrial products. The Corporation includes 22 directly managed companies and 17 holdings, of which 12 are in the defence sector and five in civil industry. In total Russian Technologies compriseabout660 companies. The Corporation has its headquarters in Moscow, and has a presence in 60 of Russia’s regions. It exports its products to 70 countries.