Il-114-300 completes high-temperature testing in Uzbekistan

The Ilyushin Il-114-300 has finished a series of hot-weather tests designed to broaden the aircraft’s operational capabilities. These performance checks were conducted in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, as part of United Aircraft's modernization program. Temperatures during the test period reached a maximum of 42 degrees Celsius. The objective was to verify the twin-turboprop’s enhanced performance under high-temperature conditions. Results from these trials will be submitted to aviation authorities for consideration regarding extending the aircraft’s operational parameters.