New UAE Firm Launches Light Twin-rotor Helicopter
UAE-based Quest Helicopters launched a new light-twin helicopter, the AVQ, at the Dubai Air Show.
UAE-based Quest Helicopters launched the light twin AVQ at the Dubai Air Show. It features two counter-rotating dual rotors in tandem configuration and an ejection capsule for the occupants.
UAE-based Quest Helicopters launched the light twin AVQ at the Dubai Air Show. It features two counter-rotating dual rotors in tandem configuration and an ejection capsule for the occupants.

Quest Helicopters, a new entrant in the rotorcraft industry, launched a new light-twin helicopter here at the show on Sunday. The AVQ is designed mainly in Ukraine but is to be manufactured in the United Arab Emirates.

The aircraft is an innovative design, featuring two counter-rotating dual rotors in tandem configuration and an ejection capsule for the occupants. First flight is planned for early 2013.