UIC Oboronprom subsidiary Russian Helicopters has agreed to establish an assembly plant in New Delhi with Elcom Systems Private Ltd., which is part of India’s SUN Group. The facility will produce Kamov Ka- and Mil Mi- series variants, starting with the Ka-226T. The agreement, which was announced during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in late December, includes a framework to research advanced concepts, according to Russian Helicopters CEO Dmitry Petrov. It also includes a provision develop a joint Helicopter Academy for technical and flight training with Elcom Systems.
04/01/13 Aviation Today
