The Kazan Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec Corporation) has delivered the first Ansat helicopter and the heavy multi-purpose Mi-17-1V to the Republic of Turkmenistan. Both aircraft will be used in the new International Burn Centre for medical evacuation of the injured and critically ill patients.
A contract to supply the Ansat and Mi-17-1V was signed between the Kazan Helicopters and the Türkmenhowaýollary Agency on March 31, 2020. In accordance with this contract, both helicopters are supplied to Turkmenistan in a universal version with medical modules and medical equipment on board, with additional provision for anti-burn kits. The cabins are equipped with air conditioning.
Within the framework of the contract with the Türkmenhowaýollary Agency, 30 pilots, engineers and technicians of the operating organisation have been trained at the Aviation Training Centre of the Company. The programme included theoretical and practical training, including training on the new Ansat helicopter simulator. The cadets successfully completed the training and received certificates.
Kazan Helicopters has a long history of cooperation with Turkmenistan. Between 2009 and 2015, a total of 11 helicopters manufactured by the Kazan Helicopters were supplied to that country.