Our Journey to Revolutionize Helicopter Manufacturing
Founded in 2025, Retavia Private Limited, in association with Antonov Engineering GmbH, has always been at the forefront of aviation technology. From our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to our cutting-edge research and development, we’ve dedicated ourselves to producing helicopters that push the boundaries of innovation, safety, and reliability.
At Retavia, our mission is simple: to design and build helicopters that exceed the highest standards of performance and safety. We are driven by values of precision, reliability, and innovation and we are committed to sustainability in everything we do.
Our upcoming helicopter program is designed not merely as a machine, but as a statement of technological excellence. While many competitors are building “good enough” aircraft, we are setting out to engineer a next-generation platform that will define its class for years to come.
Equipped with state-of-the-art gas turbine engines, our helicopters will deliver superior thrust, endurance, and reliability. This ensures not only higher payload capacity but also the ability to operate effectively in challenging climates, mountainous terrains, and extended missions where others simply cannot compete.
Our cockpit will feature cutting-edge avionics and flight management systems, offering pilots intuitive control, enhanced situational awareness, and seamless mission integration. From automated safety protocols to optimized navigation, every aspect is built to meet the standards of both civil and defense aviation authorities.
While many regional competitors are relying on conventional three-blade designs, our four-blade rotor architecture provides clear advantages: smoother ride, reduced vibration, higher stability in hover, and lower noise signature. This is not a compromise; it is precision engineering aimed at passenger comfort, pilot control, and mission success.
Unlike the skid-based platforms offered by rivals, our robust wheeled landing gear grants multiple operational advantages: easier taxiing on the ground, faster repositioning without external equipment, simplified hangar operations, and safer emergency handling. This translates into real cost savings for operators and superior mission readiness.
To put it simply: competitors are producing helicopters with the functionality of a generic —basic, serviceable but limited. Our goal is to deliver the aviation equivalent of an icon —reliable, durable, and engineered with German-grade precision. Every nut, bolt, and composite element is being designed for longevity, consistency and confidence.
The platform is not a one-trick solution. It is conceived to excel across multiple mission profiles: VIP and executive transport, firefighting, medical services, border patrol and utility operations. This flexibility ensures that customers extract maximum value from their investment, with the ability to adapt the same aircraft for different purposes over decades of service.
Our helicopter is not only about today’s performance—it is built with the foresight of tomorrow’s demands. Modular systems, hybrid-ready propulsion integration, and compliance with the strictest upcoming aviation standards make this platform resilient against obsolescence.
Our team of engineers, designers, and aviation experts are passionate about creating helicopters that change the world of aviation. With decades of collective experience in aerospace engineering and aviation, we ensure every aircraft is built with the utmost care and precision.
Managing Director
RETAVIA’s Managing Director is a visionary leader with strategic insight, dedication, and a drive for innovation, excellence, and organizational perfection.
Managing Director
Director
Director – A visionary aviation leader driving innovation, safety, and quality while fostering integrity, empowering teams, and advancing Retavia’s technological excellence.
Director
Chief Technology Officer
The Chief Technology Officer leads RETAVIA’s technological innovation, ensuring advanced solutions, seamless operations, and continuous progress in helicopter manufacturing and engineering excellence.
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technical Officer
A dynamic technologist leading RETAVIA’s engineering innovations, ensuring advanced helicopter systems, seamless technology integration, and future-ready solutions with excellence.”
Chief Technical Officer
Chief Scientific and Indigenization Advisor
Smt Vundru Latha is an Electronics Engineer and has three decades of experience in Defence Electronics.
Chief Scientific and Indigenization Advisor
Executive Technical Officer
Maksym Dotsenko ensures technical accuracy, transparent coordination, and strategic support across all aviation and engineering projects.
Executive Technical Officer
Under their guidance, RETAVIA Helicopters continues to soar, delivering advanced, reliable aircraft that meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide