According to the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), serial production of Russia's new Il-114-300 regional passenger aircraft will begin in 2026. Corporation head Vadim Badexa announced plans to produce between 6 and 12 aircraft per year, depending on demand. This is reported by Ixbt.com .
Several regions are currently bidding to purchase the first batch of these aircraft. Preliminary data suggests the first Il-114-300 liner is expected to be delivered to the Arkhangelsk region. UAC officials emphasize the capability to fully meet existing domestic demand.
The Il-114-300 is a deeply modernized version of the Il-114 model, designed for domestic and regional routes. The liner can carry 68 passengers and fly up to 1,400 km with a maximum payload. Its main advantage is the ability to operate from small, short, and even unpaved runways.
The new aircraft is expected to replace the obsolete An-24 and An-26, as well as foreign models like the ATR-72 and Bombardier Dash 8. The aircraft is equipped entirely with Russian systems, including TV7-117ST-01 turboprop engines, and is adapted for operation in Arctic conditions.
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