UAC signs agreements covering up to 105 Il-114-300 turboprops with Indian airlines

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Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has signed memoranda and letters of intent with three Indian domestic carriers covering as many as 105 Il-114-300 regional turboprops, including a 35-aircraft agreement with Sleek Aviation. UAC is also advancing plans for local production of the SJ-100 ahead of the BRICS summit.

Discovered 2026-09-10T01:20:49.455350-07:00 | 2026-09-10T01:20:49.455350-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The agreements would establish a potentially significant Indian customer base for the Il-114-300, with reported commitments ranging from 85 to 105 aircraft across three domestic airlines.
  • The deals are part of a broader Russian push into India that also includes plans for local SJ-100 production, linking aircraft sales with industrial localization.
  • The announcements provide an early indication of UAC’s strategy to expand beyond Russia through Indian airline partnerships and manufacturing cooperation.

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defensemirror.com India Defense News air-journal.fr mrobusinesstoday.com aerospaceglobalnews.com ANI News Agency
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2026-09-10T01:20:49.455350-07:00
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