Almaty (TDI): The German firm Linding Group is set to invest about $10 million in an airplane assembly facility in Almaty, pending the necessary approvals from the Kazakh government.
The plant will be located in the special economic zone “PIT ‘Alatau,” with production scheduled to commence in 2026.
In its first year, the facility aims to assemble 20 aircraft, with plans to scale up to 50 units annually in subsequent years.
Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing joint ventures with international firms to bolster its aviation industry.
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Among these is a partnership with “Russian Helicopters,” which involves the large-unit assembly of Mi-8AMT and Mi-171E helicopters at Almaty’s aircraft repair plant No. 405.
These helicopters are primarily intended for the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the National Guard of Kazakhstan.
Other Projects
Additionally, Kazakhstan is collaborating with the Ural Civil Aviation Plant and Kazakhstan Aviation Industry (KAI) to produce the Baikal multi-purpose airplane.
The first fully assembled aircraft is expected to be delivered by the end of this year, with target markets in Europe and Africa.
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These projects are poised to strengthen Kazakhstan’s aviation industry and enhance its footprint in international markets.
