Israel Aircraft Industries and Russia's Kazan Helicopter and Mil design bureau have completed the critical design review of an upgrade for the Mi-172 transport helicopter and will deliver the first of three modified aircraft to Venezuela early next year. The team intends to offer the aircraft to operators in Latin America and other regions.
Source: Flight International
Portugal-headquartered emergency aerial services operator Avincis has begun exploring locations for a new training centre to support ambitious growth plans.
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
Long-term customer NHV Group is to begin offshore windfarm support operations with the Airbus Helicopters H175 – the first time super-medium-twin has been used for the role in the North Sea.
