Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association

Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association named after V.P. Chkalov (NAPO) is one of the largest aircraft production companies in Russia.

The company produces Su-34 fighter-bombers and An-38-120 regional passenger aircraft. It is also involved in the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program, where it is one of the two main production sites. NAPO focuses on component production for the program, while the main assembly line is at Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association. NAPO also conducts repair and upgrade work on Su-24M frontline bombers.[1] In addition, the company is involved in pilot training and education of engineering personnel, as well as production of consumer goods.[2]

The company is based in the city of Novosibirsk. It has about 10,000 employees.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "JSC “Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association named after V.P. Chkalov”". United Aircraft Corporation. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  2. ↑ "NAPO (JSC)". Sukhoi. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  3. ↑ Pukhov, Ruslan (2001). "Sukhoi Group: Post-Soviet Transformation". Moscow Defense Brief (Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies).

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