Ilyich-Avia

Ilyich-Avia (ICAO: ILL) is a Ukrainian regional airline established in 2002. Operating from its hub at Mariupol International Airport, the airline focuses on connecting secondary and regional cities across Ukraine and neighboring territories, filling a niche in the regional air transport market where larger carriers do not operate frequent services.

The airline is known for its operations using reliable Soviet-heritage turboprop aircraft. Its fleet consists of the Antonov An-140 and Yakovlev Yak-40, both regional airliners designed for short routes and airports with limited infrastructure. These aircraft are well-suited to the airline's regional mission, capable of serving smaller airfields throughout the post-Soviet region.

As a regional operator, Ilyich-Avia maintains a practical approach to air connectivity, prioritizing reliability and accessibility over network size. The carrier serves business travelers, regional commuters, and passengers connecting to larger hubs, offering an alternative to road transport on regional routes where air service provides meaningful time savings.