Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

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Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
IndustryAviation
Founded1939; 85 years ago (1939)
Headquarters,
ProductsAircraft
Revenue$394 million[1] (2017)
$46 million[1] (2017)
$40.6 million[1] (2017)
Total assets$1.07 billion[1] (2017)
Total equity$681 million[1] (2017)
ParentRussian Helicopters

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[edit]

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[edit]

As of 2009 its main products include Mi-8Т, Mi-171, Мi-171Sh helicopters. The company also produces household items.[4]

Ownership[edit]

Major shareholders in 2009:[5]

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

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