In addition to writing for Aviation Week Network, Maxim holds a key position at Russia's Air Transport Observer magazine (www.ato.ru). In the past he was in charge of several ATO sister aerospace publications and earlier worked for the Moscow-based CAST defense think-tank.
Maxim has a degree on international relations from MGIMO University, Moscow, Russia, and for several years worked at the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Development of the new Ka-60/-62 medium twin-engine helicopter—Kamov's first non-coaxial aircraft—is gaining pace, backed by military orders and government subsidies. Russian Helicopters, the holding company for the country's rotorcraft industry and Kamov's parent, is simultaneously preparing both the Ka-60 military transport and Ka-62 civil version; the latter has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kg (14,300 lb.) and can carry 12-15 passengers at 290 kph (180 mph) over a range of 750 km (465 mi.).
MOSCOW — Development of the improved Mil Mi-34C1 light helicopter has received a significant boost with Russia’s largest rotorcraft operator, UTair, placing a launch order for 10 units during the HeliRussia 2011 exhibition in Moscow last week. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012; the contract value was not disclosed.
MOSCOW — Development of the new Kamov Ka-60/62 medium twin helicopter — the first Kamov non-coaxial rotor aircraft — is gaining momentum through military orders and government subsidies. Russian Helicopters, the holding company for the country’s rotorcraft industry and Kamov’s parent company, is simultaneously preparing both the Ka-60 military transport and the Ka-62 civil version. The latter has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kg (14,300 lb.) and can carry 12-15 passengers at 290 kph (180 mph) speed over a range of 750 km (460 mi.).
