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Ilyushin to deliver first Il-114-300s in 2026; Aurora to induct 20 from 2028

Ilyushin plans first serial deliveries of the Il‑114‑300 regional turboprop in 2026. Aurora Airlines will introduce 20 Russian‑built Il‑114‑300s beginning in 2028 to replace Western ATR 72 and Dash 8 types on routes in the Russian Far East, supporting domestic fleet renewal.

Discovered 2026-02-16T05:10:43.778669-08:00 | 2026-02-16T05:10:43.778669-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

Delivery schedule and fleet impact: first Il‑114‑300s are slated for 2026 and Aurora has committed to 20 aircraft from 2028 to replace ATR 72/Dash 8s, altering regional capacity and sustainment plans.
Program readiness: recent extreme‑cold ground trials validate the Il‑114‑300 for Arctic/Far East operations and reduce operational risk for early deliveries (cold‑weather ground trials).
Strategic context: the timeline and airline commitments advance Russia’s civil import‑substitution push and UAC’s international showcase plans ahead of sales and certification efforts (Wings India presentation).

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