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Russia’s Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivered two civil Mi-171 heavy helicopters to Iran last month. They will be operated by the Red Crescent Society, a nongovernmental humanitarian organization, and used for search-and-rescue missions and transporting victims of natural disasters. Another three Mi-171s are planned for delivery this month.

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Russian Firm Delivers Mi-171s to Iran’s Red Crescent

Russia’s Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivered two civil Mi-171 heavy helicopters to Iran last month.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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Company will use the helicopter for business travel in Europe

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