Voronezh Aircraft Production Association (VASO) is preparing for the mass production of nacelles for the advanced PD-14 and PD-8 engines. To this end, the plant is creating a new blanking and stamping area, introducing robotic technologies into it, and transitioning to a full cycle of composite unit production — from manufacturing blanks to final assembly.
Thanks to the updated equipment, the transition to fully Russian materials, and the efforts of the team, the plant has successfully mastered the production of new generation nacelles. The experience gained from working with the PD-14 allowed for the launch of serial production of similar parts for the PD-8 in less than a year.
The company's advantage is the presence of advanced composite production, which previously produced nose fairings and cowl flaps for PS-90 engines.
Special attention is paid to internal specialization: narrowly specialized areas are being formed in composite production — for prepreg laying, autoclave molding, honeycomb structure assembly, and machining. This approach improves quality and responsibility between departments.
The plant is also actively introducing automation: multi-spindle robots are already used for perforation and an ultrasonic testing complex. Two additional robots have been ordered for automatic prepreg laying. The goal is to minimize manual labor and prepare for high-volume serial production without technological disruptions.
