The large-scale reconstruction of the airport in the capital of Abkhazia, carried out with the participation of Rostec State Corporation's company Azimut, has allowed the air harbor to become a key transport hub and a driver of socio-economic development for the republic. This was stated by Abkhaz Prime Minister Vladimir Delba in a letter of gratitude to Azimut and its Director General Asker Saidov.
As part of the project, Azimut equipped Sukhum Airport with 18 different types of navigation, radar, and communication equipment. These include the Galaxy air traffic control automation complex, a radio direction finder, a radar, an instrument landing system, and radio beacons.
Furthermore, various radio stations, a voice communication system, an information recording and playback complex, as well as modular control positions and a control simulator were supplied.
The Russian equipment has enabled the automation of air traffic control at the Abkhaz air harbor at a high technological level. Additionally, according to the Abkhaz Prime Minister, it ensures the safe reception of various types of aircraft at any time of day and in any meteorological conditions, significantly enhancing flight safety and airport operational efficiency.
The republic's government also expressed confidence in the continuation of fruitful cooperation and hope that this successful project will become a starting point for the implementation of new joint initiatives.
The opening of the reconstructed Sukhum Airport took place in May 2025, when the first flight from Russia in 32 years landed there.
Azimut JSC is a company with an extensive network of highly intelligent production facilities, a developed technological infrastructure, and a long, rich history. For over 65 years, the products of Azimut JSC have been leaders in the civil aviation market and are used to ensure flight operations and organize air transportation. The company's established management system and streamlined business processes allow it to expand production competencies and master the serial production of new high-tech products – equipment for integrated security systems, telecommunications means, and complex electronic modules for critically important infrastructure to ensure national security and the country's economic development.
The Rostec State Corporation is Russia's largest engineering company. It unites over 800 scientific and industrial organizations in 60 regions of the country. The Corporation is a key supplier of weapons, military, and special equipment under the state defense order. It develops high-tech civilian products in industries of strategic importance to the country, such as aircraft manufacturing, engine building, transportation and energy engineering, medical instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, new materials, and others. The Corporation's portfolio includes renowned brands such as KAMAZ, UAC (United Aircraft Corporation), Russian Helicopters JSC, UEC (United Engine Corporation), Uralvagonzavod, Shvabe, Kalashnikov Concern, KRET (Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern), High-Precision Complexes, Rosoboronexport, Rosel, Natsimbio, and others. Consolidated revenue in 2024 exceeded 3.6 trillion rubles.