Illich-Avia () was a Ukrainian

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(JSC) of Illich Iron and Steel Works of Mariupol and was founded in 2002. It was based at Mariupol International Airport and operated domestic and international flights, most of them on behalf of its parent Illich Steel & Iron Works.

History

Illich-Avia Avia was launched in 2002. It held operator certificate No. 198 issued by the

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. Illich-Avia meanwhile ceased operations.ch-aviation.com - Illich-Avia
retrieved 28 December 2022

Destinations

Ilyich-Avia served the following destinations: ;

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Fleet

The Illich-Avia fleet included the following aircraft (as of August 2011):Official Illich-Avia Website
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References

External links

Official Website
{{Airlines of Ukraine Defunct airlines of Ukraine Airlines established in 2002 Ukrainian companies established in 2002