Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in opening of assembly building at Kazan helicopters plant

On September 10, a new assembly building for Mi-8/17, Ansat and Mi-38 helicopters opened at Kazan helicopters plant. It is expected to improve productivity and quality of the products, and ensure competitive advantage of Russian helicopters in the global aviation market.

Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Yuri Borisov, Head of the Federal Air Transport Agency Aleksandr Neradko, Director General of Russian helicopters holding Aleksandr Mikheev, Tatarstan Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov, and Director General of Kazan helicopters plant Vadim Ligai visited Kazan helicopters plant which celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that he is always glad to visit the plant and see its achievements.

“Kazan helicopters plant is a major budget revenue generating enterprise today, with the revenue of 54 bln roubles. The plant takes part in formation of the regional budget as well as in all social projects of the republic,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He congratulated workers of the plant on the anniversary and wished wellbeing and prosperity.