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Russia's Il-114-300 development and export expansion

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In mid‑July 2026, Western sanctions left a large portion of Russia’s civil‑airline fleet grounded, prompting the government to accelerate domestic aircraft production. The new regional turboprop Il‑114‑300 received certification but was restricted to fly only in moderate, dry weather (‑9 °C to 25 °C), limiting its immediate usefulness. By the end of July, the Russian government allocated 2.6 billion rubles to complete the first three Il‑114‑300 aircraft, aiming to keep the production line active and replace aging planes on regional routes. The funding announcement also highlighted a broader push to expand the MC‑21 narrow‑body programme, with an annual output target of 36 aircraft by 2032. By mid-August 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced that the country is beginning the first deliveries of the Il-114-300. While there is conflicting information regarding whether aircraft have already been handed over, state-owned lessor GTLK indicates the first three production units are destined for Arctic Airlines, with a transfer expected by the end of 2026. Manturov also noted that the MC-21 and SJ-100 have entered final flight testing and certification stages, alongside progress in the serial production of the Tu-214. In September 2026, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced agreements to supply 85 Il-114-300 aircraft to Indian firms during the Innoprom-India exhibition. ~~However, these~~ These arrangements ~~lack formal, legally binding contracts, consisting instead~~ consist of a “letter of intent” with Pinnacle Air for 50 aircraft and a “memorandum of understanding” with Sleek Aviation for 35 aircraft. Concerns ~~have been raised~~ remain regarding the aircraft’s suitability for ~~India, as~~ India due to its current temperature rating of -9°C to ~~+25°C may not accommodate year-round heat in certain regions. UAC also has an agreement~~ +25°C. Furthering these efforts, Delhi-based Omkam Aviations Pvt Ltd signed a Letter of Intent with ~~Flamingo Aerospace~~ UAC to introduce 50 Il-114-300 aircraft to India. This proposal includes plans for ~~6 aircraft, with deliveries expected by 2028,~~ local assembly and ~~is in discussions with Air Kerala regarding up~~ a “full transfer of technology (ToT)” to ~~20 units.~~ enable 100 per cent domestic manufacturing and potential future exports.

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