On signing a Memorandum with the Republic of Turkey

On May 30, 2017 in the headquarters of the Interstate Council on Aviation and Use of Airspace in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Interstate Aviation Committee and Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Turkey in the field of airworthiness was signed. The Memorandum is the result of long-term work on mutual studying of standards and procedures of both Parties aimed at developing civil aircraft aviation safety. This Memorandum is aimed at strengthening and developing cooperation between the Parties in this area. 

The Memorandum provides for the parties' agreement to sign the Working Procedures for aircraft certification, which are being developed by the IAC and Airworthiness Department of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Turkey. This, in particular, will enable the implementation of the project to supply Russian Ka-32A11BC helicopters, Turkey again has confirmed its interest. Ка‑32А11ВС helicopter has valid certificate of IAC Aviation Register and EASA ensuring helicopter successful operation in many states of Europe and the world. Its "fire-fighting" model is especially in demand in recent years.

The parties expressed confidence in further fruitful cooperation in the field of airworthiness and other fields of aviation safety development.