Aviakor

Aviakor is a Russian aircraft manufacturing and aviation-services enterprise based in Samara. Its industrial history traces back to Aircraft Plant No. 18, established in Voronezh in 1932 and later relocated to Kuibyshev, the Soviet-era name for Samara. The plant became one of the Soviet Union's major aviation factories and produced a succession of military and civil aircraft designed by Ilyushin, Tupolev, and Antonov. During the Second World War, the Kuibyshev plant manufactured 15,099 Ilyushin Il-2 ground-attack aircraft, making it an important part of the Soviet wartime production system. Over its long operating history, the enterprise produced more than 22,500 aircraft, according to the referenced company history. Its manufacturing portfolio has included the Il-2, Tu-4, Tu-94, Tu-154, Tu-142, and other aircraft types. In the post-Soviet period, Aviakor developed a narrower civil-aviation and support role, producing, repairing, maintaining, and supplying parts for aircraft including the Tupolev Tu-154 and Antonov An-140. The company also undertook work related to the Tu-204 and supported aircraft modification, overhaul, and component supply. Aviakor was incorporated into the Russian Machines holding associated with Basic Element and controlled by industrialist Oleg Deripaska. It remained outside the United Aircraft Corporation structure, although negotiations over possible integration were reported from 2008 onward. In 2010, Irkut Corporation, a United Aircraft Corporation company, acquired a 10 percent stake, but no further increase or corresponding board representation had been reported by August 2011. The company participated in the International Aircraft Project-140, a Russian-Ukrainian cooperation initiative connected with serial production of the Antonov An-140. Aviakor and the Kharkiv State Aircraft Manufacturing Company established the joint enterprise on September 15, 2003, following an agreement involving Samara regional governor Konstantin Titov and KSAMC general director Pavlo Naumenko. Difficulties obtaining An-140 supplies later affected the business, and Aviakor filed for insolvency by the end of September 2017. In the 2020s, Aviakor's activities were centered more on overhaul, maintenance, repair, and aerospace components than on large-scale new-aircraft assembly. Reported work in 2024 included overhaul and maintenance of Tu-154 aircraft, maintenance of Tu-95, An-140, and An-74 aircraft, and the supply of components for multiple aircraft types. Since March 2022, the plant has participated in development work for the TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop aircraft. Regional authorities also discussed restarting production of a locally developed regional aircraft under the working name D-70, but that proposal was reported postponed indefinitely in October 2023. Aviakor additionally supplied portholes for the MS-21 and SSJ-100 under an import-substitution program and presented the SVP-800 amphibious hovercraft at the Army-2023 forum. The enterprise owns Bezymyanka Airport in Samara.

Aviakor's industrial lineage begins with Aircraft Plant No. 18, founded in Voronezh in March 1932. The plant produced numerous aircraft types during the 1930s and began manufacturing the Ilyushin Il-2 in 1939. By the beginning of 1941, approximately 1,510 Il-2 aircraft had been produced. During the Second World War, the facility was relocated to Kuibyshev, now Samara, where it became one of the Soviet Union's five largest aviation plants and manufactured 15,099 Il-2 aircraft. After the war, the Kuibyshev enterprise continued as a major Soviet aircraft producer. Over more than five decades it manufactured aircraft designed by the Ilyushin, Tupolev, and Antonov design bureaus. Its historical production included the Il-2, Tu-4, Tu-94, Tu-154, Tu-142, and other types. The enterprise's reported cumulative output exceeded 22,500 aircraft, reflecting its role as both a military and civil-aircraft production center. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the plant operated under the Aviakor name and focused increasingly on civil aircraft production, repair, maintenance, modification, and parts supply. It produced or supported Tupolev aircraft, including the Tu-154 and Tu-204, and became involved in the Antonov An-140 program. The An-140 initiative was connected to a Russian-Ukrainian industrial partnership known as the International Aircraft Project-140. Aviakor and the Kharkiv State Aircraft Manufacturing Company created a joint enterprise on September 15, 2003, following an agreement between Samara regional governor Konstantin Titov and KSAMC general director Pavlo Naumenko. Aviakor subsequently became part of Russian Machines, a holding associated with Basic Element and controlled by Oleg Deripaska. Unlike many Russian aircraft factories, it was not incorporated into the United Aircraft Corporation structure. Negotiations concerning possible entry into UAC were reported from 2008. In 2010, Irkut Corporation acquired a 10 percent stake, but no further increase in ownership or appointment of Irkut representatives to Aviakor's board had been reported by August 2011. The An-140 program encountered supply problems, and Aviakor filed for insolvency by the end of September 2017. Despite those difficulties, the plant retained aviation maintenance, overhaul, repair, and component-production capabilities. Reported activities in 2024 included overhaul of Tu-154 aircraft, maintenance of Tu-154, Tu-95, An-140, and An-74 aircraft, and supply of components for several aircraft families. Aviakor also owns Bezymyanka Airport. In the 2020s, the company participated in efforts to sustain and localize Russian aviation production. From March 2022 it worked on the TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop project developed by the Ural Works of Civil Aviation. Samara authorities announced a possible restart of regional-aircraft production at the plant under the D-70 working name in June 2022, although the project was postponed indefinitely by October 2023. In December 2022, Aviakor was reported to have supplied an initial batch of portholes for the MS-21 and SSJ-100 as part of an import-substitution program. In August 2023 it presented the SVP-800 amphibious hovercraft at the Army-2023 forum. These activities indicate a transition from large-scale Soviet-era aircraft assembly toward specialized maintenance, industrial subcontracting, and participation in selected Russian aerospace and transport programs.

1. 2023SVP-800 presented

   Aviakor displayed the SVP-800 amphibious hovercraft at Army-2023.

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2. 2022Participation in TVRS-44 Ladoga program

   The plant joined development work for the TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop.

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3. 2017Insolvency filing

   Aviakor filed for insolvency following difficulties receiving An-140 supplies.

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4. 2010Irkut acquires a 10 percent stake

   Irkut Corporation purchased a minority stake in Aviakor.

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5. 2003International Aircraft Project-140 joint enterprise established

   Aviakor and the Kharkiv State Aircraft Manufacturing Company formed a joint enterprise connected with An-140 serial production.

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6. 1945Wartime Il-2 production reaches 15,099 aircraft

   During the Second World War, the Kuibyshev plant manufactured 15,099 Il-2 aircraft.

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7. 1941Major wartime production role

   By the beginning of 1941, the plant had produced about 1,510 Il-2 aircraft.

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8. 1939Il-2 production begins

   The plant began producing the Ilyushin Il-2 ground-attack aircraft.

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9. 1932Aircraft Plant No. 18 is founded

   The predecessor of Aviakor was established in Voronezh in March 1932.

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A Russian aerospace industrial enterprise combining legacy aircraft manufacturing capabilities with maintenance, overhaul, repair, component production, and participation in newer domestic aviation programs.

• Antonov An-140Regional passenger aircraft

  Aviakor participated in serial production and support of the Antonov An-140 regional passenger aircraft. The program was linked to a Russian-Ukrainian industrial partnership with the Kharkiv State Aircraft Manufacturing Company. Supply difficulties later contributed to operational and financial problems for Aviakor.

• Tupolev Tu-154Passenger aircraft

  The Tu-154 was one of Aviakor's most important civil-aircraft programs. The plant manufactured the type during its Soviet and post-Soviet industrial history and continues to be associated with Tu-154 overhaul, maintenance, and technical support.

• Tupolev Tu-204Passenger and cargo aircraft

  Aviakor has been associated with production-related work for the Tupolev Tu-204 family and with aircraft manufacturing, repair, modification, and parts supply. The program represents the plant's post-Soviet involvement in Russian civil aviation.

• TVRS-44 LadogaRegional turboprop aircraft

  The TVRS-44 Ladoga is a Russian regional turboprop aircraft developed by the Ural Works of Civil Aviation. Aviakor has participated in the program since March 2022 as part of efforts to develop and localize domestic regional-aircraft production.

• SVP-800Amphibious hovercraft2023

  The SVP-800 is an amphibious hovercraft presented by Aviakor at the Army-2023 forum. The vessel had reportedly undergone pilot operation, with possible series production discussed for 2025.

• Aircraft components and portholesAerospace components2022

  Aviakor supplies aircraft components and spare parts and has delivered portholes for the MS-21 and SSJ-100 under a Russian import-substitution initiative.

• 2022Participation in domestic regional-aircraft developmentStrategy

  Russian aviation programs increasingly emphasized domestic production and reduced dependence on foreign suppliers.

  What changed. Aviakor joined the TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop project and was also discussed as a potential site for the D-70 regional aircraft.

  Aftermath. The Ladoga participation continued to be reported, while the D-70 proposal was postponed indefinitely in 2023.

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• 2022Expansion into MS-21 and SSJ-100 component supplyProduct launch

  Russia's import-substitution program created demand for domestically produced aircraft components.

  What changed. Aviakor supplied an initial batch of portholes for MS-21 and SSJ-100 aircraft.

  Aftermath. The delivery expanded Aviakor's reported role from aircraft maintenance and legacy production toward localized aerospace-component manufacturing.

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• 2017Insolvency filingOther

  The An-140 program was affected by difficulties obtaining required supplies.

  What changed. Aviakor filed for insolvency by the end of September 2017.

  Aftermath. Later reported activity emphasized maintenance, overhaul, repair, and component supply rather than broad-scale new-aircraft production.

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• 2010Minority investment by IrkutM&A

  Irkut Corporation was part of United Aircraft Corporation and was involved in discussions concerning Aviakor's relationship with the wider Russian aircraft industry.

  What changed. Irkut acquired a 10 percent stake in Aviakor.

  Aftermath. No further increase in the stake or appointment of Irkut representatives to Aviakor's board had been reported by August 2011.

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• 2008Pursuit of integration with United Aircraft CorporationM&A

  Aviakor was one of the Russian passenger-aircraft plants not included in the initial United Aircraft Corporation structure.

  What changed. Negotiations concerning Aviakor's possible entry into UAC were conducted from 2008 onward.

  Aftermath. The referenced material does not establish that the integration was completed.

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• 2023D-70 regional-aircraft project postponed indefinitely

  The proposed D-70 regional aircraft project was reported to have been postponed indefinitely.

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• 2023Aviakor presents SVP-800 amphibious hovercraft

  Aviakor presented the SVP-800 amphibious hovercraft at the Army-2023 forum after reported pilot operation. Series production was considered possible from 2025.

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• 2022Aviakor joins the TVRS-44 Ladoga development program

  The plant began participating in the Russian program to develop the TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop aircraft.

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• 2022Samara authorities propose renewed regional-aircraft production

  Authorities in the Samara region announced plans to resume production of a locally developed regional aircraft at Aviakor under the working name D-70.

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• 2022Aviakor supplies portholes for MS-21 and SSJ-100 programs

  Aviakor announced participation in an import-substitution effort supplying portholes for the MS-21 and SSJ-100, with an initial batch delivered to the customer.

  Product launchRegulation
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• 2017Aviakor files for insolvency after An-140 supply difficulties

  Problems obtaining supplies for the An-140 program contributed to Aviakor filing for insolvency by the end of September.

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• 2010Irkut acquires a minority stake in Aviakor

  Irkut Corporation, a company within United Aircraft Corporation, acquired a 10 percent stake in Aviakor. A subsequent increase in the stake and board participation were not reported by August 2011.

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• 2003Aviakor and KSAMC establish aircraft project cooperation

  A joint enterprise was established to support the International Aircraft Project-140 and the serial production of the Antonov An-140.

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