Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Industry Aviation
Founded 1939 (1939)
Headquarters Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia
Products Aircraft
Revenue $394 million[1] (2017)
Parent Russian Helicopters
Website www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/uuaz/ Edit this on Wikidata

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAZ, Russian: Улан-Удэнский авиационный завод, Ulan-Udėnskij aviacionný zavod) is a Russian joint-stock company specializing in aircraft manufacturing. It is based in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia.

History

The company was founded in 1939 for repair services of I-16 fighters and SB bombers. During World War II it produced La-5 and La-7 fighter airplanes. In 1956 the factory stepped into the epoch of helicopter production. A considerable part of the factory's history is devoted to manufacture of the most selling Mi-8 helicopter, started in 1970. The factory has produced over 4000 Mi-8 helicopters altogether.[2]

In 2008 the company was given the annual "Russia's best exporter of the year" award by Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Russian Federation.[3]

Production

As of 2009 its main products include Mi-8Т, Mi-171, Ми-171Sh helicopters, and Su-25UB and Su-39 attack aircraft. The company also produces household items.[4]

Ownership

Major shareholders in 2009:[5]

  • OPK Oboronprom 75.09%
  • DCC 12.56%
  • Leader IPF Gasfund 5.25%
  • Other 7.10%

References

  1. ↑ http://e-disclosure.ru/portal/files.aspx?id=885&type=3.
  2. ↑ Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant - History
  3. ↑ Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant Recognized as Russia's Best Exporter in industry sector
  4. ↑ Ulan-Ude Aircraft Plant Joint Stock Co.
  5. ↑ Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant


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