People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi stated that many employees of AAL Group Ltd, which supports repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters, have Russian passports, and the ultimate beneficiary is a Russian holding. This decision by the State Aviation Service remains valid, despite the risk of sensitive data leaking to the enemy.
The US Armed Forces Transportation Command recognized AAL Group Ltd as unsuitable for cooperation due to possible ties with the Russian military-industrial complex. However, the State Aviation Service of Ukraine entrusted this company with supporting repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters.
"Ukroboronprom" calls for a review of the decision by former head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, to transfer the right to support repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd. This decision creates risks of sensitive information leakage and threatens the operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises, as the company may be linked to the Russian defense industry.
Ksenia Semenova, President of the Kyiv Aviation Institute, states that the inaction of the State Aviation Service undermines the future of aviation. The decision to transfer the documentation support for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties caused a stir.
The Defence City initiative is designed to restart the defense industry, but the aviation industry, which is an economic driver, is only partially taken into account. Its development requires separate targeted support mechanisms.
The State Aviation Service transferred the authority to repair Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which has ties to the Russian defense complex. Experts consider this a threat to Ukraine's national security.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, despite the cancellation of tax benefits from the beginning of 2025, continues to operate. The industry needs new support tools to maintain competitiveness and development.
Ukrainian civil aviation maintains competitiveness despite the war, implementing innovations and modernizing its fleet. Antonov Airlines received international recognition, and "Aviakompania Konstanta" strengthened its positions in the global market, displacing Russians.
Fedir Venislavsky announced that the committee might consider the bill allowing men under 25 to travel abroad no earlier than September 4-5. Currently, there are 14 days for submitting alternative bills.
The Defence City bill takes into account the interests of aircraft manufacturers after revision. Further, it is necessary to restore industry tax benefits and guarantees for the aviation industry.
The President of Ukraine signed a law guaranteeing military personnel 15 days of annual leave and returning 14 days of additional leave to combatants. Educational leave for contract soldiers of the "18-24" program has also been introduced.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft laws on the special regime Defence City for the defense industry. The aviation industry's proposals were partially taken into account, including a reduced income threshold for residency.
The Parliament adopted draft laws for Defence City.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider draft laws on Defence City. MP Venislavsky called for the inclusion of the aircraft manufacturing industry in the initiative and to provide it with tax benefits, as it is an economic driver.
The future of Ukrainian aviation depends on the vote for the "Defence City" bills. MPs are discussing the inclusion of the aviation industry in the initiative to ensure its development.
