Aurora Airlines launch customer for Il-114-300

At the MAKS2021 Air Show, Aurora Airlines signed a lease-agreement with lessor GTLK for nineteen Il-114-300s, making the airline the launch customer for the type. The airline will use the new Il-114s to replace its An-24s.

GTLK also signed an agreement with Vologda Aviation for three Il-114-300s. This company, specialised in aeromedical flights, currently operates a fleet of fifteen Mil helicopters and six Yak-40s.

The newest version of the Il-114 is able to carry up to 68 passengers and can operate from gravel and unpaved airfields. It flew for the first time on 16 December 2020.

Photo by Ilyushin.