Ukraine is one of the few countries to cover the full spectrum of design, production and operating activities for advanced civil, military and cargo aircraft, as well as supplying space technology. It is also an important supplier of turbine engines for aircraft, helicopters and aerospace industries worldwide.
- 79 enterprises within the sector
- 21.7% added value
- 48,000 employees
- USD 689 million: value of products sold
- 169 launches of rockets built in collaboration with Ukrainian companies
Ukraine has a long and unique history in the field of aerospace technology, going back to the early decades of the ‘space race’ in the 20th century. Ukraine is home to several internationally renowned aerospace design and production facilities which trace their roots back to the early pioneering days of rocket science and aviation technology.
Examples of aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing:
- cargo and passenger aircrafts
- aircraft parts
- gas turbine engines for aircraft and helicopters
- industrial gas turbine installations
Stakeholders
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The Antonov Design Bureau is best known for designing and building the world’s largest transport plane (the AN-225 Mriya). It also designed a number of mid-range commercial and military transport aircraft.
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The Pivdenne (Yuzhnoye) Design Bureau is a designer of satellites and rockets. Efforts of the bureau and partner organizations have resulted in development of nine types of space launch vehicles atop of which more than 1100 spacecraft were orbited as a result of about 500 launches.
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Pivdenmash (Yuzhmash) produces spacecraft, launch vehicles (rockets), liquid-propellant rockets, landing gears, castings, forgings and other industrial products.
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The Ivchenko-Progress Aero-engine Design Bureau which scope of activities include design, manufacture of prototypes and support of prototype flight tests; design of aero engine derivatives for civil and defense applications; maintenance and repair of aero engines and other.
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Motor Sich is one of the leading enterprises in the world manufacturing engines for airplanes and helicopters as well as industrial gas turbine installations.
