Private company

Astra Aircraft Factory

Romanian aircraft manufacturer

The Astra Aircraft Factory (Romanian: Fabrica de avioane Astra) in Arad was the second Romanian factory to build aircraft. Its activity took place between 1923 and 1925, producing four models of aircraft: Astra-Șeșefschi, Proto 1, Proto 2 and Astra-Proto.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1923Founded¹

Industryaerospace industry¹
HeadquartersArad¹

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Proto 1 - Astra, Arad — Photo: Foto: Arhivele Statului, Fondul Lipovan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Astra Aircraft Factory (Romanian: Fabrica de avioane Astra) in Arad was the second Romanian factory to build aircraft. Its activity took place between 1923 and 1925, producing four models of aircraft: Astra-Șeșefschi, Proto 1, Proto 2 and Astra-Proto.²

Timeline

1925Dissolved Dissolved¹
1923Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaAstra Aircraft Factory
WikidataQ12728041

Sources

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WikidataAstra Aircraft Factory on Wikidata
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WikipediaAstra Aircraft Factory on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsAstra Aircraft Factory photo by Foto: Arhivele Statului, Fondul Lipovan, Public domain