Russia delivers Mi-171 multirole helicopter to IndonesiaNovember 27, 2012 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has delivered the first Mi-171 multirole helicopter to Indonesia, Russian Helicopters holding announced on Tuesday, Nov 27, according to RIA Novosti. In October an Indonesian mining company bought a civilian Mi-171 helicopter manufactured by the Ulan-Ude aircraft plant, said Russian Helicopters spokesman Roman Kirillov. The helicopter is equipped with modern piloting and navigation systems that meet international safety standards, he added. Indonesia is currently considering buying several Russian-made civilian helicopters, he said. Russian experts see the Asia-Pacific region as a key market for helicopters and related equipment. “A total of over 1,200 Russian-manufactured helicopters are registered in countries across the region, including more than 700 Mi-8/17s,” Kirillov said. Indonesia currently has about 20 such helicopters but in their military modification, he added. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |