Allahjanov on "Aviastrakh": Seven Il-76MD-90A planes per year - far from the limit
Aviastar's Il-76MD-90A Production Surges Ahead
Moseying through Ulyanovsk, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov checked out the military transport plane production at Aviastar, as reported by "Aviation Russia."
Alikhanov hailed the achievement of the factory churning out seven of these bad boys in this year. He's ambitious, aiming to amp up the yearly production to a whopping 12 by the end of 2027. And by 2030, they'll be pushing the limits, eyeing a staggering 18 planes per year. That's some serious growth!
18 birds a year—that's the max capacity of the automated assembly line that's churning out these Il-76MD-90As at Aviastar, according to "Aviation Russia." This badass line is equipped with ten robotic workstations for assembling fuselage parts, wings, and tails, along with mounting power systems and other systems. It's all powered by state-of-the-art, no-blueprint technology.
Back in 2020, initial plans announced the factory would reach an annual production of 12 Il-76MD-90As by 2024, churning out a single plane each month. But 2023 and 2024 only saw six beasts handed over to the Russian Air Force, as reported by "Aviation Russia." They've been slacking, but things are about to heat up.
To hit the 12-plane mark and eventually break the 18-plane barrier, extra equipment is needed. Alikhanov hinted that some fine folks from their "friends" abroad would bring it before the restrictions are lifted. Additional staff, including engineers, builders, and workers, will also need to be hired, as even automated production requires hands-on systemic troubleshooting at each step of the manufacturing process.
In a nutshell:
- Current production (2025): 7 planes/year
- Target by 2027: 12 planes/year
- Beyond 2027: 18 planes/year
- Supporting factors: extensive modernization, skilled workforce, advanced technology[1][2][3].
The ambitious target of 12 Il-76MD-90A planes per year by the end of 2027, as stated by Minister Alikhanov, will likely require additional equipment and a larger workforce, including engineers and builders, to manage the advanced manufacturing technology and ensure systematic troubleshooting. This increase in production will not only boost the aerospace industry but also heighten the importance of finance for the continued modernization of the factory.
