Russian copter wins EASA approval

The European Aviation Safety Association (EASA) has certified the all-weather multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopter for operation in EU countries – a move that could see increased operations in MENA activities too.
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EASA has issued type certificate EASA.IM.R.133 for the Ka-32A11BC that will allow any EU operator to commercially fly the Russian helicopter.

The Ka-32A11BC is designed by Kamov, a company integrated into the Russian helicopter industry holding managed by Russian Helicopters, and is built by the Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise, also part of the holding. The helicopter boasts trademark Kamov coaxial rotors and is fit for a variety of tasks, including transportation of people and loads, high-rise construction, patrolling, and search and rescue operations.

Before type certification by EASA, several Ka-32A11BCs were operated by EU countries for fire-fighting and mountain electric lines assembly pursuant to a Specific Airworthiness Specification.

The EASA.IM.R.133 type certificate has opened the skies of EU states for the Ka-32A11BC, lifting limitations for commercial operation by private European companies. Until now the Ka-32A11BC had been at the disposal of state institutions only.

 

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