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.
The operation of Mi-8 helicopters is complicated by the unresolved issue of technical documentation. This creates risks for major repairs and further operation, which can lead to a decrease in combat effectiveness.
In Kyiv, rescuers used a MI-8 helicopter to extinguish fires after the night attack, making 17 water drops. As a result of the shelling, one person died, another was hospitalized, and the metro and buildings were damaged.
The Defence City initiative is preparing for a vote, but experts warn of the risk of excluding the aviation industry due to the criteria. This could affect support for military equipment and the preservation of defense infrastructure.
A Mi-8 helicopter belonging to "Vzlet" airline disappeared during a flight from Okhotsk to Magadan. There were three crew members and two technicians on board. An An-26 aircraft and another Mi-8 helicopter have been deployed for the search.
The scientific and production company LLC "MS AVIA-GRADE" is accused of legalizing funds through cooperation with four suppliers. The company states that all purchases are documented, and the conclusions of law enforcement agencies are based on fragments of bank statements without proper checks.
A story that should not have happened: how modernized helicopters lost their armament due to Soviet standards.
The Ukrainian army uses Soviet equipment, which is repaired according to outdated standards, creating legal uncertainty. The transition from GOSTs to DSTUs and NATO standards complicates the modernization and maintenance of military equipment.
Military expert Oleh Zhdanov considers the Mi-8 indispensable for Ukrainian aviation, despite its outdated design.
Two modernized Mi-8MT helicopters, after a major overhaul, may return to service without vital combat equipment, as the equipment installed by the company was dismantled and seized. Aviation expert Bohdan Dolintse explains the regulatory aspects and consequences for combat effectiveness.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine partially confirmed the successful fire damage to the Kirovskoe airfield in occupied Crimea on 28. 06.2025. The Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft missile-gun system and enemy Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-28 helicopters were destroyed. 104 combat engagements occurred at the front during the day.
The SBU attacked the "Kirovskoye" airfield in Crimea, destroying Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-28 helicopters and the Pantsir-S1 point air defense system. At night, there was a secondary detonation at the facility.
After exhausting its service life, aviation equipment undergoes technical inspection and overhaul for restoration. The claim procedure involves the elimination of defects and can be initiated by various parties, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistency and the participation of the original contractor to preserve data and avoid risks.
Mi helicopters form the basis of Ukraine's army aviation, performing critical combat, logistics and rescue missions in wartime, including the evacuation of the wounded from Mariupol. The effectiveness of their use, despite their age and the complexity of modernization, depends on well-thought-out logistics, repair and crew training.
The company "MS AVIA-GRADE" was not allowed to dismantle the weapon systems it had previously installed on two Mi-8MT helicopters, which led to the loss of warranty obligations. The equipment was dismantled without the knowledge of the installing company, and the SBU seized the weapons, as a result of which the helicopters will return to military units inoperable.
Outdated certification procedures and the lack of legal support for changes in documentation are hindering the repair of aviation equipment in Ukraine. This poses a threat to the functioning of Soviet-era aircraft, particularly Mi-8 helicopters, which are critically important for Ukraine.
In army aviation explained why Ukraine should modernize Soviet equipment.
Specialists discussed the critical problem of the Ukrainian aviation industry's dependence on Soviet components. Spare parts stocks are being depleted, and domestic manufacturers require state support for modernization.
