Postage Issue: Kharkiv Aviation Plant: 100 Years

The Kharkiv State Aviation Manufacturing Company, better known as KhAZ (Kharkiv Aircraft Plant), was founded in September 1926 on the basis of the aircraft workshops of Ukrpovitroshliakh Joint-Stock Company. As early as 1927, the first aircraft, the K-2 and the K-3 air ambulance, were built, followed by the start of serial production of the K-4 and K-5.

Throughout its 100-year history, the Kharkiv Aviation Plant has mastered the production of dozens of aircraft types, including the KhAI-5, Yak-18, MiG-15UTI, Tu-104, Tu-124, Tu-134, An-72, An-74, and An-140. At least 3,700 aircraft were manufactured in total. Among the legendary aircraft associated with KhAZ are the K-7, a giant aircraft; the KhAI-1, one of the fastest passenger aircraft of its time; and the Su-2, one of the most widely produced combat aircraft.

At various times, the Kharkiv Aviation Plant was associated with renowned aircraft designers Konstantin Kalinin, Yosyp Neman, Pavel Sukhoi, Pyotr Grushin, and Oleg Antonov.

During russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kharkiv Aircraft Plant was subjected to massive missile and bomb attacks, forcing it to suspend operations.

On October 23, 2026, a new Ukrainian postage stamp titled "Kharkiv Aviation Plant: 100 Years" will be officially issued and valid for postal use nationwide.

The special First Day cancellation ceremony will take place in Kyiv, 01001 and in Kharkiv, 61052.

• Stamp No. 2264 «Kharkiv Aviation Plant: 100 Yearss»
• Stamps sheet format — 166х88 mm;
• Stamp format — 52,2х27,84 mm;
• Denomination — F;
• Stamps per stamps sheet — 4;
• Block No. 233 with stamp No. 2265-B «Kharkiv Aviation Plant: 100 Yearss»;
• Stamps block format — 86х62 mm;
• Stamp format — 65,6х35,5 mm;
• Denomination — P;
• Print run  — 400 000 stamps, block — 4 500, FDC — 15 000, booklets — 350;
• Printing method — offset printing;
• Printed by — Ukraina Printing Plant;
• Artists — Yermolenko A.