SotonKid
Some net hunting soon found
this page. Dunno as to its truth or otherwise, but it backs up the information you put in your update. see also
Charles D'Alberto
Heli1
Here's the story from Flightglobal you were referring to
Dubai 2009: Aerocopter deal signals first UAE aircraft assembly line which includes the optimistic quote
already sold 130 AK1-3s for delivery in 2010 and is in talks to sell 200 to Brazil. Although the AK1-3 is certificated only in the CIS, D'Alberto says that it complies with European JAR requirements. "We're looking to get US certification," he adds.
also refer to
the other Aerocopter thread and Shawn Coyle's comments yesterday..
There is no bilateral agreement between the Ukraine and the USA for airworthiness certification. Good luck!