The meeting participants discussed the development of regional transportation in the Far East and the Arctic, as well as the possibility of acquiring aircraft for subsequent transfer to the unified Far Eastern airline, “Aurora”, for regional (local) transportation.
The Il-114-300 program is being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation regarding the organization of serial production of the Il-114 aircraft and its engine. The Il-114-300 is designed for regional air transport with a commercial payload of up to 6.8 tons and a passenger capacity of 50-68 passengers, capable of operating in high northern latitudes in both normal and adverse weather conditions.
To date, 336 certification flights have been completed. The primary flight program is complete. The passenger cabin interior has been fully manufactured and installed, and fire and strength tests have been completed. Testing on snow-covered runways, low-temperature tests, and tests in natural icing conditions are planned for the first quarter of this year.