Maintenance and Modifications
Russian Helicopters Expanding Western Hemisphere Service
The fleet of Russian-made helicopters operating in Latin America and the Caribbean exceeds 400.

Russian Helicopters is in the process of planning to provide after-sales service and maintenance for helicopters operating in Latin America and the Caribbean, a fleet that now exceeds 400. The Mi-8/17 is the most popular type, accounting for 320 aircraft. There are also 60 Soviet and Russian-made helicopters in Cuba, including about 50 Mi-8/17s.