<br /><br />December 9, 2025 – The Russian Helicopters holding has announced the delivery of three new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to GTLK, produced by the Kazan Helicopter Plant.<br /><br />The aircraft will be deployed to the Magadan and Amur regions, strengthening transport missions, rescue operations, wildfire response, and support for remote communities.<br /><br />The delivery is part of a national helicopter fleet renewal program, implemented by GTLK using resources from the National Welfare Fund (NWF) with support from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia.<br /><br />The Mi-8, whose original design was developed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant in the 1960s, has become one of the most widely produced and versatile helicopters in aviation history.<br /><br />The platform has evolved continuously over the decades, giving rise to modern variants such as the Mi-8MTV-1, widely used in civilian and military operations in regions with harsh and extreme climates.<br /><br />Source and images: Rostec | Russian Helicopters | Telegram @rhc_aero
