What Happened
Russian Aerospace Giant Seeks Partnerships Amid Western Sanctions
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has signed initial agreements to supply 85 turboprop Il-114-300 regional aircraft to Indian entities Pinnacle Air and Sleek Aviation. The move comes as Russia seeks to expand its presence in friendlier markets, such as India, due to Western sanctions. The agreements, which are not yet firm orders, formalize the buyers’ interest in the 68-seater aircraft. UAC hopes to convert them into orders by the end of the year. This development was reported by The Indian Express.