Moscow, Russia – The state-owned “Russian Helicopters” group, part of the Rostec corporation, has announced the delivery of 10 new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to five regional Russian airlines.
The aircraft will be used for civil missions in the Siberian, Ural, and Far Eastern regions, enhancing air accessibility in remote territories.
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The helicopters were supplied as part of a contract with the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) and will play a strategic role in passenger transport, cargo delivery, and medical evacuation in hard-to-reach areas.
Aircraft distribution by operator:
- Polar Airlines (Yakutia) and Taiga (Sakhalin) each received two helicopters. Taiga will also operate offshore missions for drilling platforms.
- Eltsovka was assigned two helicopters to operate in Tomsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, and the Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi districts.
- Strezhevoy Air Company received helicopters that will operate in Kamchatka and other areas of the peninsula.
- Finally, two Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters were delivered to ChukotAVIA, strengthening air communication in the Chukotka Autonomous District.
Capabilities and technical adaptations
Each helicopter is configured with 23 seats and prepared for the installation of medical modules, enabling rapid conversion for rescue missions and patient transport. The aircraft are also adapted for external sling load operations, expanding their capability for heavy cargo transport.
Additionally, the Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters can be equipped with 915-liter external fuel tanks, significantly increasing their flight range—a key advantage for operating in vast territorial regions.
Source and images: Telegram @rostecru @rhc_aero. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
