Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC, (UUAP), being a part of a "Russian Helicopters"
helicopter industry holding company commenced training of the Customer's
flight and maintenance staff in the plant's Aviation Training Center.
The training is conducted under contract for delivery of Mi-171E
helicopters to China.
The training program provides theoretical and practical courses in UUAP
Aviation Training Center and the flight simulator training in Omsk Flight
Technical College of civil aviation. When the training is over the
Customer's specialists will receive the certificates and licenses permitting
operation and maintenance of Mi-171E helicopters.
The contract for delivery of Mi-171E civil helicopters in transport
configuration to China was signed in December, 2009. The helicopters
will be used for transportation including missions in highland areas.
The contract deliveries are planned to be started in October, 2010.