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UAC and HAL agree licensed production of Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Il-114 in India

United Aircraft Corporation and Hindustan Aeronautics have formalized an agreement to license manufacture and assemble the Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Ilyushin Il‑114‑300 in India, including production and sale of components, parts and spares. The deal is pitched to boost exports and support India’s expanding civil aviation market.

Discovered 2026-01-28T03:16:13.367302-08:00 | 2026-01-28T03:16:13.367302-08:00

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  • The agreement licenses HAL to manufacture, assemble and sell SJ‑100 airframes, components and spares in India, shifting where production and aftermarket parts for these types will be sourced (see earlier HAL–UAC production talks). (source:b47c6498-ef16-4687-b20e-4cfc4f650a46)

  • Local assembly and licensed production directly responds to India’s rising civil aviation demand and operator interest in both the SJ‑100 and Il‑114‑300, which could accelerate fleet acquisition and regional connectivity. (source:b47c6498-ef16-4687-b20e-4cfc4f650a46)

  • The move dovetails with recent import‑substitution and certification steps for the types — including PD‑8 engine testing and Il‑114 component approvals — which are practical prerequisites for serial production and long‑term sustainment. (source:6318691f-09e8-4e64-b9da-38903a196ffc) (source:f3ab7af4-cce7-4769-bb12-86600477e106)

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