Rotorcraft
VIP-configured Mi-38 Wins Russian Civil Aviation Nod
The Russian agency signed off on major certificate changes for the VIP version of the helicopter, which was certified in 2015.
Russian Helicopters plans to hand over a VIP-configured Mi-38 to a Russian customer in short order. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
Russian Helicopters plans to hand over a VIP-configured Mi-38 to a Russian customer in short order. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Russian Helicopters demonstrated three versions of the Mi-38, including baseline for 30 passengers, military for 20 armed soldiers, and VIP for eight travelers (up to 11 optionally) at the MAKS 2019 show that ran from August 17 to September 1. The manufacturer characterizes the latter as “the first serial example with higher comfort cabin.”