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Russia’s Il-114-300 Nears Certification as Cold, Icing, and Runway Tests Continue
Jan 31, 2026
The Il-114-300 regional turboprop has completed all core certification flight tests and is now awaiting its initial Type Certificate from Russia’s aviation regulator. But certification does not mean the end of testing. In this video, we break down what comes next for the Il-114-300, including extended flight trials in extreme cold, natural icing, high temperatures, high latitudes, and unpaved runways.
These additional tests will expand the aircraft’s operational approvals and define where and how it can fly in real-world conditions. From Yakutia’s winter extremes to icing trials in Arkhangelsk and potential gravel runway operations, the Il-114-300 is entering its most demanding phase yet.
This is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of the aircraft’s real operational validation.
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0:05
The IS14300
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a Russian regional turborop aircraft has
0:10
achieved a significant milestone in its
0:12
extensive development program.
0:15
The Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosa
0:18
Viatsia, has received the complete set
0:20
of documentation and all certification
0:22
flight tests required for the issuance
0:24
of the initial type certificate have now
0:27
been completed. With the aircraft
0:29
officially entering the regulatory
0:31
review phase, it is now awaiting
0:33
approval to begin commercial service,
0:35
marking a decisive transition from
0:37
development to deployment. A moment
0:40
closely followed by aviation analysts
0:42
and highlighted here by Altitude
0:44
Addicts, the YouTube channel bringing
0:46
you this detailed breakdown.
0:50
The current status of the program was
0:52
publicly verified during the
0:54
international air show Wings India 2026.
0:58
A representative of the state
1:00
corporation ROSTEC confirmed that all
1:03
certification flights were conducted in
1:05
full compliance with the approved
1:07
program and that the complete set of
1:09
materials has already been transferred
1:11
to the aviation authorities.
1:14
According to Rosstec, the type
1:16
certificate is expected to be issued in
1:18
the near future which would allow the
1:20
first customer deliveries to take place
1:23
later this year.
1:25
Rather than concluding its evaluation
1:27
phase, the IL114300
1:30
is now entering a new and broader stage
1:32
of testing.
1:34
Even after the initial type certificate
1:36
authorizes baseline commercial
1:38
operations, the aircraft will continue
1:40
extensive flight testing aimed at
1:43
expanding operational approvals and
1:45
validating performance across a wide
1:47
range of climatic, geographic, and
1:50
infrastructure conditions.
1:52
As part of this progression, the
1:54
certification program has already
1:56
demonstrated full compliance with
1:58
Russian civil aviation regulations.
2:01
Testing covered flight characteristics,
2:04
handling qualities, system reliability,
2:06
safety margins, avionics performance,
2:09
and engine operation across the defined
2:11
flight envelope.
2:13
Special attention during the final
2:15
stages was given to anti-icing
2:17
protection and passenger cabin system
2:19
refinement, both of which are essential
2:22
for a regional turborop intended to
2:24
operate yearround in areas with limited
2:27
ground infrastructure, frequent frost,
2:29
and severe weather.
2:32
With the completion of this phase,
2:34
developers have confirmed that the
2:36
aircraft meets all baseline
2:38
airworthiness requirements for the
2:40
issuance of an initial type certificate.
2:43
The final step before formal entry into
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service is the administrative regulatory
2:48
review currently underway at Rosavia.
2:52
The program is now fully focused on
2:54
securing the initial type certificate,
2:57
the document that legally validates the
2:59
aircraft's design and authorizes
3:01
commercial operations within approved
3:04
parameters.
3:05
This certification is mandatory for the
3:08
start of scheduled passenger services
3:10
and for the commencement of serial
3:12
deliveries to operators.
3:15
Industry representatives stress that the
3:17
remaining process depends entirely on
3:19
regulatory review, not unresolved
3:22
technical issues as no additional
3:24
certification flights are planned at
3:26
this stage.
3:28
Once the type certificate is issued, the
3:30
IL114300
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will formally transition from a
3:34
demonstration platform into a certified
3:37
production aircraft.
3:39
This milestone is considered essential
3:41
not only for domestic airline operations
3:43
but also for advancing negotiations with
3:46
foreign partners and export customers.
3:48
An aspect that Altitude Addicts will
3:50
continue to track closely as the program
3:53
matures.
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Despite the importance of initial
3:57
certification, flight testing will
3:59
continue well beyond this milestone.
4:02
Throughout 2026, the IS14300
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is scheduled to conduct numerous
4:08
additional flights aimed at expanding
4:10
the approved data set and extending
4:12
operational authorizations.
4:14
These tests will validate aircraft
4:17
performance in environments that exceed
4:19
baseline certification requirements, a
4:22
standard practice for aircraft designed
4:24
to operate across Russia's extreme
4:26
climatic conditions.
4:29
One of the first postcertification
4:30
phases will focus on operations in
4:33
extreme cold and high latitude regions.
4:36
After returning from India, the L114300
4:40
is expected to be deployed to Yakushia
4:43
where winter temperatures provide ideal
4:45
conditions for evaluating cold weather
4:47
performance.
4:49
Tests will assess engine start
4:50
reliability, system behavior, structural
4:53
response, and overall aircraft
4:55
performance in extremely low ambient
4:57
temperatures, including navigation and
5:00
communication performance in polar
5:02
regions.
5:04
Seasonal testing will also continue in
5:06
springtime conditions.
5:08
Archangels is set to host natural icing
5:11
trials, allowing engineers and
5:13
regulators to evaluate the effectiveness
5:15
of the aircraft's ice protection systems
5:18
in real atmospheric environments.
5:21
These trials are among the most
5:22
demanding in aviation testing and are
5:24
essential for validating safe operations
5:27
during prolonged exposure to icing
5:29
clouds.
5:31
In parallel, the aircraft will undergo
5:34
testing in high temperature and high
5:36
altitude environments.
5:38
These trials are critical for confirming
5:41
engine power margins, takeoff
5:43
performance, and system cooling under
5:45
reduced air density conditions. While
5:48
the aircraft's participation at Wings
5:50
India 2026 already demonstrated its
5:53
capability in hot climates, additional
5:55
formal validation is required for
5:57
certification expansion.
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Another highly anticipated phase
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involves proving operations from unpaved
6:04
and gravel runways. This capability is
6:07
vital for many regional routes in Russia
6:10
where paved infrastructure is limited or
6:12
absent. Although initially planned for
6:15
approximately 2028, program management
6:18
has indicated efforts are underway to
6:20
accelerate this testing, potentially
6:23
enabling earlier access to key regional
6:26
markets.
6:27
From a technical standpoint, the
6:29
IL114300
6:31
is designed to carry between 64 and 68
6:35
passengers.
6:36
It offers a payload capacity of up to
6:38
6,500 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of
6:42
approximately 23.5 tons, making it
6:46
suitable for short and medium range
6:48
regional roads.
6:50
Propulsion is provided by large diameter
6:53
composite propellers driven by TV7117
6:56
ST01 turborop engines certified in 2022
7:00
and engineered for efficiency and
7:02
reliability in harsh environments.
7:06
Operational resilience is further
7:08
enhanced by the aircraft's avionics
7:10
suite. This system supports category 2CO
7:14
landing capability, enabling safe
7:16
operations in reduced visibility and
7:18
adverse weather conditions, reinforcing
7:21
the aircraft's role as an all-weather
7:23
regional transport.
7:25
With certification nearing completion,
7:28
initial deliveries are expected to begin
7:30
once the type certificate is issued.
7:33
Discussions with Russian airlines are
7:35
already in progress, particularly with
7:38
operators in the Far East and other
7:40
remote regions where the aircraft's
7:42
capabilities are especially valuable.
7:46
International interest is also growing,
7:48
highlighted by a preliminary agreement
7:50
signed in India. And as Altitude Addicts
7:53
has noted, this reflects the platform's
7:55
emerging export potential.
7:58
In conclusion, all certification flight
8:01
tests required for the issuance of the
8:03
initial type certificate have now been
8:05
completed for the IL114300.
8:09
The aircraft stands on the threshold of
8:11
commercial service as Rosaviatsia
8:14
conducts its final documentation review.
8:17
At the same time, an extensive
8:19
postcertification flight test campaign
8:21
lies ahead, aimed at expanding approvals
8:23
for extreme cold, natural icing, high
8:26
altitude, high temperature, and unpaved
8:29
runway operations.
8:31
This phased and methodical approach
8:33
underscores the aircraft's mission as a
8:35
versatile regional transport,
8:37
positioning the L114300
8:40
to become a cornerstone of regional
8:42
aviation in Russia and select
8:44
international markets as certification
8:47
and operational capability continue to
8:49
advance.
8:52
United engines the construction
8:53
corporation of the state corporation
8:55
rost and are ready for serial deliveries
8:56
of the engine TB7,117
8:59
and SD01
9:01
today here in India in the city of
9:03
Hyderabad for the first time
9:04
demonstrated the newest regional
9:06
turborop aircraft IL114300
9:09
which is equipped with engines of
9:11
production ODKT in 717
9:14
ST01. These engines are produced at the
9:16
ODK clim of plant located in St.
9:19
Petersburg. The engine received the type
9:21
certificate in 22 years. Subsequently,
9:24
approvals of the main change to the
9:25
standard design of the engine were
9:27
obtained which allowed to expand its
9:28
operational characteristics
9:31
also to increase its designated life and
9:33
the designated life of its main parts 25
9:36
years. The last operational restrictions
9:38
on the use of the reversing device
9:40
during landing as well as on the
9:41
evolutions and loads of the engine have
9:43
been lifted. The approval of the main
9:46
change fully confirms the reliable and
9:48
safe operation of the engine, not only
9:50
in normal flight conditions, but also in
9:52
intensive maneuvers. At the moment, the
9:55
engine is already included in the
9:56
current approval of the production
9:58
organization, which allows to start its
10:01
series. As of this year, the upgraded
10:04
TV7
10:06
engine completely aligns with the
10:07
stringent technical requirements
10:09
stipulated by the IL14300
10:11
aircraft developers. Showcase that wings
10:14
India in India. The engine garnered
10:16
interest and admiration from our
10:17
esteemed international partners.
10:20
All the possibilities of your work.
10:22
Throughout 2025, our engine actively
10:25
participated in flight certification
10:28
tests.
10:30
Currently, our state-of-the-art engines
10:33
have amassed over 3,000 operational
10:35
flight hours across numerous conditions.
10:38
Aircraft IL114300
10:40
powered by our engines have achieved
10:42
more than 400 successful flights,
10:45
excelling in temperatures ranging from
10:47
-60 to + 45° C.
10:53
Enhanced flight and operational
10:54
efficiencies characterize our engine. It
10:56
combines reduced fuel consumption with
10:58
an advanced low-noise propeller, while
11:00
the IL12 and IL114 variants provide an
11:02
impressive thrust capacity of 4 tons,
11:05
establishing new benchmarks in aviation
11:06
performance.
11:08
The total duration of the flight
11:09
extended to 16 hours and 5 minutes in
11:12
total
11:14
with two intermediary stops. A prolonged
11:17
journey across the water span nearly 4
11:19
hours traversing above the vast orange
11:22
mir.
11:25
Veronica journeyed across almost six
11:28
nations, departing Moscow, where
11:30
temperatures hovered at around minus
11:33
20°. Finally arriving in Hyderabad,
11:36
boasting a warm 30°.
11:39
This represented a critical condition
11:41
for safe flight in the crisis echelon.
11:45
Over Russian skies, external
11:47
temperatures plunged further to
11:49
approximately -50°.
11:53
So here it's just - 1819. The plane is
11:56
with direct control, but despite this,
11:59
it is very light in the control of a
12:02
fully digital complex glass cabin.
12:07
Incorporating a digital autopilot and
12:11
the most modern onboard equipment, the
12:13
aircraft showcases all indigenous
12:16
systems, including engines designed with
12:20
userfriendly intuitive functionality.
12:24
We'll understand what
12:26
this aircraft was designed a long time
12:28
ago having undergone numerous
12:30
modifications such as the IL114 plane
12:33
version and 0114100
12:36
variant powered by protutney engines. It
12:39
historically flew routes across
12:40
Usbakistan
12:42
for 7 years. Six cars flew 64,000 flight
12:46
hours in Usbakistan. That is how the
12:48
aircraft showed itself very well. So
12:50
when the decision was made to resume
12:52
production on the territory of the
12:54
Russian Federation, the design of this
12:56
aircraft was again strongly supported.
12:59
Engines historical that is 118 and 117
13:02
were on the first machines only another
13:04
modification. These engines are more
13:06
powerful that is there were 2,600.
13:09
Now we have 2,9900 and in takeoff mode
13:11
the maximum is 300. And the propellers
13:14
of a larger diameter are well and
13:16
accordingly the completely new complex
13:17
of the aircraft was successful. The
13:19
pilots call it very well. We hope
13:22
exporters will be good for you too. We
13:24
have done a lot to simplify the
13:26
maintenance of this aircraft. Recently a
13:29
third party state organization came to
13:31
us and the pilots came to the conclusion
13:35
that we are not even suitable for the
13:37
initial training of cadetses. The task
13:40
was to ensure safety.
13:42
First and foremost the simplification of
13:45
operation. The fact is that the
13:46
characteristics will not be able to
13:48
change much. This is not what the plane
13:50
was made for. It is an aircraft used
13:53
precisely at airfields with limited
13:56
maintenance. That is due to the fact
13:58
that it has its own auxiliary power
14:01
plant. We will provide ourselves. You
14:04
see we have our leather. Here we are
14:06
again.
14:07
From next year I think it will still be
14:09
possible to plant it on the ground. that
14:12
is it is provided for our difficult
14:14
conditions in Yakutia. There are arctic
14:17
areas of landing on the ground movement
14:19
on an unprepared airfield.
14:22
Therefore, our task was exactly like
14:24
this. We were just trying to get out of
14:25
regionals.
14:28
Various companies including names like
14:30
TR and Bombardi have been analyzed.
14:33
Improvements such as deeper storage
14:35
shelves and practical trunk space for
14:38
maneuvering cargo like thunderstorm
14:40
equipment have been made following
14:42
evaluations and discussions with
14:44
airlines.
14:46
That is we have provision. It is
14:48
possible to reduce the number of
14:49
passengers. Increase the size of the
14:51
trunk accordingly. Increase the volume
14:53
transported the threat to the supply of
14:56
heavy areas. Try to do as much as
14:58
possible for the passenger that is both
15:00
in our kitchen here and
15:03
toilet of a completely different size is
15:05
larger that is even for mobile
15:07
passengers. Convenience is also
15:09
provided.
15:13
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