During a visit to the "Ural Locomotives" enterprise in the Sverdlovsk region, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, assured that the safety of the Il-114-300 turboprop passenger aircraft would be 100% guaranteed.
On the one hand, we demand deadlines from the industry, but at the same time we demand safety. Therefore, this should definitely not be neglected in any case. Therefore, we will ensure 100% safety
According to him, the key task is to complete the certification of aviation equipment, including the Il-114-300. The testing and certification process is under close supervision.
The Deputy Prime Minister also announced that the first three Il-114-300 aircraft are planned to be handed over to customers in 2026, followed by deliveries of Superjet and MC-21 aircraft.
The Il-114-300 is a deeply modernized version of the Il-114 turboprop and is being developed as part of a broad cooperation of Rostec State Corporation companies under the leadership of PJSC Il of the United Aircraft Corporation.
