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Motor Sich
Ukraine · MOTOR SICH

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Ukrainian carrier connecting regional and international destinations.
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Motor Sich Airlines is a Ukrainian regional and charter airline closely associated with Motor Sich JSC, the renowned Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer based in Zaporizhzhia. The airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo flights connecting Ukrainian cities as well as select international destinations, leveraging its parent company's deep roots in aviation manufacturing.
The airline has historically operated a mixed fleet of Soviet-era and modern aircraft, offering both passenger and cargo services. It has served routes across Ukraine and to neighboring countries, playing a role in regional connectivity.
Motor Sich Airlines has faced significant operational challenges due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that escalated in 2022, severely disrupting its scheduled services and overall operations.
Hubs & network
The airline's primary hub is Zaporizhzhia International Airport (OZH) in Ukraine.
Fleet
Motor Sich has operated a variety of aircraft including the Antonov An-24, An-26, An-140, Boeing 737, and Yakovlev Yak-42.
Notable facts
- ›Motor Sich Airlines is affiliated with Motor Sich JSC, one of the world's major aircraft engine and engine component manufacturers.
- ›The airline has operated both passenger and cargo charter flights alongside scheduled services.
- ›Operations were severely impacted following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- ›The carrier has used Ukrainian-built Antonov aircraft as part of its fleet, reflecting its national aviation heritage.
- ›Motor Sich serves as an important regional connector within Ukraine, particularly for the Zaporizhzhia region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
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Route network
IEV → OZHAN4
IEV → UDJA40
OZH → IEVAN4
OZH → VKOAN4
UDJ → IEVA40
VKO → OZHAN4
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
The Motor Sich, Joint Stock Company is a Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer headquartered in Zaporizhzhia. The company manufactures engines for airplanes and helicopters as well as industrial marine gas turbines and installations.
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ch-aviation· 8/12/2024
Chinese Motor Sich investor waits as Ukraine halts payments
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AeroTime· 3/12/2021
Ukraine to nationalize Motor Sich, An-225 Mriya engine maker
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South China Morning Post· 12/28/2019
US firms ‘evaluating’ Motor Sich amid pressure to block sale to China
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Flightradar24· 3/24/2021
A Ukrainian aviation legend: all about Antonov
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AirlineReporter· 1/6/2017
Yaktacular! Flying on a Three-Engined Yak-40
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Simple Flying· 12/15/2020
Wow: The 54 Year Old Antonov That's Still Flying
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