(NSI News Source Info) March 14, 2009: JSC Kazan Helicopter Plant expects to receive in the upcoming Federal Target Program (FTP) for the development of civil aviation technology in Russia until 2020 three billion rubles, including 1.5 billion rubles provided [by] the State, [and] 1.5 billion rubles provided [by] OPK Oboronprom, [according to] Tass. 
In close collaboration with Mil Design Bureau and Eurocopter, "Kazan Helicopters" continues development and production of Mi-38 helicopter prototype. The Mi-38 helicopter meets FAR-29 requirements and European JAR-29, category A and B. The engine of the helicopter has been developed by Pratt-Whitney/Rus and is being designed to meet the requirements of European JAR-E Regulations. The helicopter is intended for day and night operation, under any weather conditions in a range of temperatures from - 60C up to + 50C.
The funds will be directed towards the completion and launch in serial production of the Mi-38. Previously, the Mi-38 project was included in the same Federal Target Program, but with little financing.
Currently directors of OPK Oboronprom made to achieve to the project Mi-38 was included in the Federal Program for the development of civil aviation equipment for 2010-2011 with significant amounts of funding.
Serial production of the Mi-38 should begin at the Kazan Helicopter Plant in 2010. Plans are to complete flight tests of the Mi-38 in 2009 and to begin mass production in 2010, [Tass] reports.
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