On the 2-nd of September2017 “Russian Exhibition Systems” (RES) held professional competitions of the aviation related medical crews “Mil cup”. Russian Helicopters Holding, RES partner, acted as the General sponsor of the event. “CHKALOV” and “Technoavia” companies sponsored the event. Competitions were held under the support of the Voluntary rescue team “Angel”.

The event took place at the new multifunctional helicopter complex “Heliopark Podushkino” located in Odintsovo district of Moscow region. “Mil cup” – famous helicopter competitions that are held since 2003 and are focused on relevant topics of the helicopter industry. Medical aviation was chosen as a main topic of competitions in 2017. Today this is one of the most emerging field in health care system.

In each stage of the competitions (3 stages in total), the participants had to fulfill tasks that imitated real life situations that medical and rescue helicopter crews have to encounter every day.

“Mil cup” in 2017 became a unique, first of its kind event related to medical aviation.

Five teams participated in competitions and every team member received presents and certificates. “The Russian Helicopters Holding” awarded winners.

Ansat – new Russian helicopter equipped by medical unit – was among the competition participants. This kind of helicopters are delivered to the regions of Russian Federation under the national program of medical aviation development.