Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin inspected the modernized Il-114-300 passenger aircraft at the international industrial exhibition "Innoprom" in Yekaterinburg.
During the inspection, the head of the Cabinet climbed into the cabin and inspected it, and also went into the cockpit to the pilots and talked with them for a short time. The Prime Minister was told that the cabin of the Il-114-300 is wider compared to its counterparts.
In response, Mishustin noted that "big people also exist." The head of government also emphasized that, according to his data, the aircraft is 14% more efficient than foreign counterparts.
Mishustin did not specify in what exactly the aircraft surpasses its counterparts, the source did not provide his words.
About the Il-114-300 aircraft
The aircraft is being developed for local airlines, with the possibility of operation in remote regions. The Il-114-300 is a modernized version of the Il-114 turboprop aircraft, it is assembled from domestically produced components and equipped with domestic systems and equipment.
Currently, the Il-114-300 is at the certification stage. In December 2025, it is planned to obtain a certificate and launch the aircraft into mass production.
The cruising speed of the updated Il-114-300 is 450–500 km/h, and the maximum flight altitude is 7.6 thousand meters. Passenger capacity – up to 68 people.
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