IATA A81ICAO A148

Antonov An-148

Antonov

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Ukrainian regional jet bridging short and medium-haul routes.

First flight

2004

Category

Regional jet

Seating

68–85 passengers

Range

2,100–4,400 km

Engines

Two Progress D-436-148 high-bypass turbofan engines

Status

In service

The Antonov An-148 is a regional jet developed by the Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov. It was designed to serve short to medium-haul routes and is capable of operating from relatively short and unpaved runways, making it suitable for use in regions with limited infrastructure. The aircraft features high-mounted engines beneath the wings, a configuration that provides good ground clearance and reduces the risk of foreign object ingestion. It is available in several variants offering different passenger capacities and range capabilities. The An-148 has seen limited international commercial success, with operators primarily concentrated in Russia, Ukraine, and a small number of other countries. Production has been severely affected by the political tensions between Russia and Ukraine following 2014, which disrupted the supply of components and cooperation between the two nations.

Notable operators

Rossiya Airlines and Angara Airlines have been among the primary operators, along with Air Koryo in North Korea.

Notable facts

›The An-148 made its maiden flight on 17 December 2004.
›High-wing engine placement provides improved ground clearance compared to low-wing configurations.
›The aircraft is capable of operating from unpaved or poorly maintained airstrips.
›Political tensions between Russia and Ukraine after 2014 severely disrupted production and support.
›An Antonov An-148 operated by Saratov Airlines crashed near Moscow in February 2018, killing all 71 on board.

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Encyclopaedia

The Antonov An-148 is a regional jet designed and primarily built by the Ukrainian aerospace manufacturer Antonov of Ukraine. Between 2009 and 2018, the An-148 was also being produced on a second production line in Russia by Voronezh Aircraft Production Association; however, production of the type in Russia was discontinued as a consequence of the wider souring political relations between Ukraine and Russia. While the last Russian-built An-148 was completed in October 2018, Ukraine continued to both produce and develop the type.

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