Flamingo Aerospace Partners UAC for IL-114-300 Aircraft

Hyderabad, India – Flamingo Aerospace Pvt Ltd and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed a purchase agreement for six 68-seater IL-114-300 regional aircraft. The partnership will eventually result in complete manufacturing of the aircraft in India, thereby boosting the local supply chain and employment across the aviation sector. This collaboration at Wings India 2026 initiates a phased aircraft program to address India’s growing regional connectivity needs, with the initial six aircraft representing the first phase and provisions for future expansion based on market demand and operational readiness.

As part of the agreement, UAC has provided Flamingo Aerospace with a cooperation framework, including a detailed roadmap for developing aviation capabilities in India. This enables Flamingo Aerospace to undertake phased industrial activities such as aircraft assembly, customization, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO), and preparation for manufacturing & infrastructure development. The agreement demonstrates both parties’ commitment to building long-term aviation capabilities in India, pending definitive agreements and regulatory approvals. Flamingo Aerospace expressed interest in other UAC programs with the aim of promoting them in India. 

Subhakar Pappula, Founder & CEO, Flamingo Aerospace, said, “We are laser-focused on supercharging regional connectivity while advancing India’s UDAN vision for a self-reliant aviation powerhouse. United Aircraft Corporation stands as our strategic cornerstone partner in this mission, delivering cutting-edge aircraft, proprietary technologies, and localized manufacturing expertise to the Indian market. Together, we are forging a resilient foundation for aviation infrastructure, high-skill job creation, and global competitiveness that propels India to the forefront of aerospace innovation.”

Vadim Badekha, CEO, United Aircraft Corporation, said, “The Indian air travel market is growing at the fastest rate in the world. Passenger numbers are growing annually by up to 11 percent. India is the world’s third-largest air travel market. This creates the preconditions for the commercial success of our regional aircraft in the local market, which we confirmed by signing the first contract for the delivery of IL-114-300 aircraft with Flamingo Aerospace. While the signed framework agreement covers the delivery of six aircraft starting in 2028, we plan to expand our cooperation with Flamingo Aerospace to include new mutually beneficial collaborations in the future.”

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