Agreement for light single engine helicopter was signed at 16th MAKS Airshow
Liebherr-Aerospace has signed an agreement with VR-Technologies to be the supplier of the environmental control system for their new civil helicopter VRT-500.
The agreement, which was made at the 16th MAKS Airshow, is to supply the light single-engine multi-purpose VRT-500 helicopter with an environmental control system, which also includes the cooling system. VR-Technologies is a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. The VRT-500 was unveiled in 2018 and is suitable for diverse applications from private use, taxiing, tourism, news and media and logistics through to rescue and ambulance services. The 5-passenger, light single-engine multipurpose helicopter has EASA certification in the horizon. The VRT-500 has a cruise speed of 225 km/h and a maximum range of 860 km.
Move will reach broader customer network
Nicolas Bonleux, Chief Commercial Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS said: “Liebherr-Aerospace is proud to share the news that they will partner with VR-Technologies which channels the proven expertise in developing helicopters with today`s market demands.”
“We are thrilled to have been awarded this contract by VR-Technologies. We have built a solid reputation in the helicopter market by supplying various systems to our customers. The addition of VR-Technologies to our portfolio is an honour and we look forward to serving them.”
Partnership marks “new milestone”
Alexander Okhonko, General Manager of VR-Technologies added: “We are happy to announce that Liebherr-Aerospace will be one of our suppliers in this venture. Their knowhow, reputation and customer-centric approach were decisive factors to bring them on board our VRT-500 programme. This is a new milestone for us and we are happy to lock hands with an industry-leader such as Liebherr-Aerospace. We are paving our way to a new development, reaching a broader global customer network; thus, having strong and well respected supplier network by our side is of the utmost importance to us.”
