Aircraft
Russia Discontinues An-148 Production in Favor of Il-112
In light of the deep divide between Russia and Ukraine, UAC's Voronezh plant has ceased the the licensed production of the Ukrainian An-148 design
The An-148 is used by the Russian defense ministry for staff and light cargo transport missions. (photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
The An-148 is used by the Russian defense ministry for staff and light cargo transport missions. (photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Licensed production of the Antonov An-148 twin-jet transport in Russia has come to an end with the completion of the Russian defense ministry’s order. The final example for the customer took to the air on October 17 from the airfield of the VASO plant in Voronezh where the assembly line is located.


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