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UAC to debut Il-114-300 turboprop and import‑substituted SJ‑100 at Wings India 2026

United Aircraft Corporation will present the Il‑114‑300 turboprop and an import‑substituted Sukhoi SJ‑100 at Wings India in Hyderabad (28–31 January 2026), marking the first international showing for both types. The Il‑114‑300 is scheduled for the flying programme; the SJ‑100 features maximized locally sourced components.

Discovered 2026-01-18T00:11:14.492820-08:00 | 2026-01-18T00:11:14.492820-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The first overseas showing signals a targeted export and local‑production push into the Indian market, following a recent MoU to build the SJ‑100 in India and an estimated market of >200 SJ‑100s over the next decade (MoU to build the SJ‑100 in India).
The Il‑114‑300’s participation in the flying programme and recent Russian carrier fleet moves toward Il‑114/SJ‑100 types indicate growing operational interest and potential near‑term uptake by regional operators (UVT Aero replaces Tu-214s with Il-114 turboprops and Sukhoi Superjet 100s).
Commercialisation and local production remain subject to export‑control and sanction constraints noted in prior India‑Russia defence/aerospace agreements; implementation timelines may depend on compliance with those restrictions (HAL signs pact with sanctioned Russian firm).

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India Defense News indiastrategic.in pilootenvliegtuig.nl avionews.it tass.com Air Data News