Ukraine risks losing strategic international contracts due to the decision of the former head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, regarding limited airworthiness certificates for Mi-type helicopters. The new management is working on updating the DS-10 document to restore compliance with international standards and preserve the aviation industry.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Oleksandr Bilchuk from the post of Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine. Daniil Menshikov has been appointed as acting head.
The official investigation into the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, is taking significantly longer than standard. The Cabinet of Ministers is thoroughly examining the facts of the transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to a company associated with the Russian military-industrial complex, which may indicate serious offenses.
The Russian-linked company AAL Group Ltd, registered in an offshore jurisdiction, thanks to Oleksandr Bilchuk, obtained the right to accompany the repair documentation of Ukrainian Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters in 2025. This is despite the fact that the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) had already deemed AAL Group Ltd unsuitable for cooperation in 2024.
The head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, transferred the maintenance of repair documentation for Ukrainian helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company with ties to the Russian defense-industrial complex. Despite Rostec certificates and a ban on cooperation from the United States, the company still has access to sensitive technical information.
Experts demand more thorough checks of companies working with sensitive information for ties to the Russian Federation.
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine is creating a working group to resolve the situation with the repair documentation of Mi-8MT (MTV) helicopters. This decision was made after the transfer of support to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which has ties to the Russian military-industrial complex.
The Cabinet of Ministers has once again extended the terms of the official investigation into the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, Oleksandr Bilchuk.
Law enforcement agencies should open criminal proceedings regarding Oleksandr Bilchuk's transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected with the Russian military-industrial complex. This creates a threat of sensitive information leakage and may have signs of high treason.
President Zelenskyy signed laws protecting the defense industry, which restrict access to information about enterprises. At the same time, the State Aviation Service transferred documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties, which jeopardizes national security.
Former Deputy Head of the State Bureau of Investigation, Oleksandr Babikov, commented on the transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected to the Russian Federation, by the head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk. The government suspended Bilchuk and ordered an official investigation, and law enforcement agencies must determine whether a crime was committed.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended until October 30 the official investigation into the decision of the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk. This concerns the transfer of maintenance documentation support for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected to the Russian Federation.
The disciplinary commission is investigating the actions of Oleksandr Bilchuk, the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service, due to the transfer of documentation regarding Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to a company associated with the Russian Federation. If signs of a crime are found, he faces criminal proceedings.
The temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service transferred the right to supervise the repair of Mi-8MTV helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to the Russian defense-industrial complex. This creates risks for national security, which may be an indication of crimes against the foundations of national security.
The head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, has been temporarily suspended due to the decision to transfer the repair of Mi-8 helicopters to a foreign company with Russian ties. His financial successes and questionable deals raise questions about transparency and the possible influence of the aggressor country.
