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| Industry | Aviation |
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| Founded | 1939 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Aircraft |
| 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) |
| Parent | Russian 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.
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]
As of 2009[update] its main products include Mi-8Т, Mi-171, Мi-171Sh helicopters. The company also produces household items.[4]
Major shareholders in 2009:[5]