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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.
Poland recorded 19 Russian drones that violated its airspace, shooting down three of them. The country activated Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty for consultations with allies.
Activists of the "Yellow Ribbon" movement spread Ukrainian symbols in Simferopol, Sevastopol, and Yalta. This demonstrates the expectation of the return of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reminds that Crimea is Ukraine.
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 Ukrainian company "XENA" has deployed its An-32P aircraft to extinguish fires in Montenegro. This aircraft can drop up to 8,000 liters of water in a single pass, operating at an altitude of 40 meters or more.
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.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit two Russian Mi-8 helicopters at the Gvardiyske airbase, their cost is 20-30 million dollars. A tugboat in Sevastopol Bay was also attacked.
Satellite images confirmed the damage to a Russian border base in the Armiansk area of Crimea, where a barracks was completely destroyed. The strike could have been carried out by the new long-range "Flamingo" missiles, which Ukraine has begun mass-producing.
On August 30, Ukrainian drones destroyed two Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters at the airfield in Simferopol. Russian sources recorded UAV movement around 06:30 AM.
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 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.
Ukrainian pilots spoke about a successful air operation using Western weapons. The use of ADM-160 MALD missiles as decoys allowed for high-precision strikes on enemy targets.
The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine has appointed the foreign offshore company AAL Group Ltd. as the administrator of repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters. This company has ties to the Russian military-industrial complex, which creates risks for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Former Deputy Prosecutor General, lawyer Oleksiy Baganets commented on the decision of the State Aviation Service regarding Mi-8.
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine transferred control over the repair of Mi-8 helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to Russia. Military observer Oleksandr Kovalenko points out significant risks to national security and Ukraine's technical dependence.
The State Aviation Service transferred the technical support and repair of Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopters to a private UAE company, which is likely linked to Russia's defense-industrial complex. This decision raised concerns about Ukraine's national security and defense capabilities.
The State Aviation Service transferred control over the repair of Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is associated with the Russian military-industrial complex. This decision raised concerns about economic and security risks, as well as suspicions of treason.
Ukrainian army aviation successfully uses Soviet equipment, but the industry risks losing the ability to maintain it. Without state support, production potential and maintenance of military equipment are under threat.
People's deputies reacted harshly to the State Aviation Service's decision to transfer the support of repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd from the UAE. The company, registered in an offshore zone, may be connected with the Russian defense-industrial complex, which creates a threat to Ukraine's national security.
The State Aviation Service transferred the maintenance of Mi-8 helicopters to a UAE company, despite the presence of Ukrainian enterprises. Experts state risks to national security and the economy due to the company's ties with the Russian Federation.
The State Aviation Administration transferred the authority to support repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to AAL Group Ltd from the UAE. This decision raises questions due to the company's possible ties to a Russian defense holding.
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine granted the right to accompany the repair of Mi-8 combat helicopters to AAL Group Ltd from the UAE, which is associated with the Russian defense concern. This decision raises concerns about national security and access to sensitive information.
The Ukrainian aviation industry retains potential and personnel despite the war, but requires state support. The inclusion of aircraft manufacturing enterprises in Defence City is key for further development.
The full-scale war has placed Ukrainian businesses under extraordinary pressure. For the aviation sector, this has meant more than the loss of access to infrastructure — it has brought a complete shutdown of the domestic market, forced relocation, adaptation to new realities, and the challenge of maintaining world-class standards on the international stage.
Ukrainian aviation today is fighting not only in the air but also for its existence as an industry.
During a mission, a technical failure occurred in the Mirage-2000 fighter jet; the pilot successfully ejected, and his condition is satisfactory. Experts note the coordinated response of the Ukrainian aviation system and well-trained personnel, despite the age of the aircraft.