The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) was founded in 1939 and in the 70 years of its existence, it has produced over 8,500 aircraft.
From 1956 is manufacturing helicopters. The first models produced were coaxial helicopters developed by the Kamov design bureau: the Ka-15, Ka-18 and Ka-25.
From 1970 produced the Mi-8/Mi-17/Mi-171 series.
As of 2021 produces the Mi-8AMT (Mi-171E for export), Mi-171, Mi-171A2, Mi-8AMTSh (Mi-171Sh) and Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopters.
Feb 22, 2022 · Kazakhstan pilots from Berkut State Airlines completed Mi-171A2 training at the Russian Helicopters Ulan-Ude training center. The first Mi-171A2 helicopter was delivered to Kazakhstan in early 2019
Dec 17, 2020 · Russian Helicopters Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant started assembly of the Mi-171A3 helicopter designed to support offshore oil and gas installations.
Aug 25, 2020 · The upgraded Russian helicopter Mi-171Sh, nicknamed “Storm”, adds titanium and Kevlar armor protection, more powerful engines for high altitude flights, an IBKV-17VP glass cockpit and new guided missile weapons
Jan 6, 2019 · Russian State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) completed the delivery of 31 air ambulances including 12 Ansat, 6 Mi-8MTV-1 and 13 Mi-8AMT