Russia’s UAC adds IL-114-300 to Indian production plan alongside Superjet

Russia's SJ-100 in Hyderabad :: UAC

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has expanded its aerospace manufacturing strategy in India by confirming plans to assemble the Russified Superjet 100 (SJ-100) regional jet and identifying a potential partner for the IL-114-300 turboprop. These strategic developments were announced during the Wings India air show in Hyderabad.

UAC and its longstanding partner, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have reaffirmed their commitment to launch licensed assembly of the SJ-100 in India following a memorandum signed in October 2025. This updated agreement establishes joint management bodies and defines specific operational roles.

Under the partnership, HAL will lead the certification process for the SJ-100 within India and will hold the license to produce, sell, and maintain the jet, including its primary components. In exchange, UAC will provide the technical expertise necessary to adapt Indian production facilities for the SJ-100 assembly line.

While a final contract date has not been set, the collaboration builds upon the successful history of HAL producing Su-30MKI fighters under Russian license.

HAL estimates local demand for approximately 550 aircraft of the Superjet’s class over the next decade, primarily to support the Indian government’s UDAN program for improved regional connectivity.

Because the 100-seat Superjet is considered too large for certain UDAN routes, UAC has also entered a separate strategic partnership with the Indian startup Flamingo Aerospace. This venture involves a preliminary order for six 60-seat IL-114-300 turboprops, with deliveries slated to begin in 2028.

Currently, UAC is finalizing certification testing for both the SJ-100 and the IL-114-300, with initial deliveries to Russian customers expected to start in 2026.