Rotorcraft
Russia Moves Closer to National Helicopter EMS
Strikes Deal for 150 Helicopters

Russia has taken another step along the path to deploying a nationwide helicopter air ambulance service. The Russian Helicopters division of Rostec State Corp., the National Service of Medical Aviation (NSMA), and Avia Capital Services signed an agreement over the weekend covering the supply and service of 150 helicopters for the service. The total includes 104 Ansat light twins and 46 Mi-8AMT medium twins.