Motor Sich is a Ukrainian airline based in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. It operates passenger and cargo services, including charter and scheduled flights. Its main base is Zaporizhzhia International Airport.[2]
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| Founded | 1984 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Zaporizhzhia International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 12 | ||||||
| Destinations | 8 | ||||||
| Parent company | Motor Sich | ||||||
| Headquarters | Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine | ||||||
| Website | flymotorsich.com | ||||||
The airline was established in 1984 and is wholly owned by the Motor Sich Joint Stock Company, an aircraft-engine company.[2] On 24 February 2022, Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights due to the Russian invasion.[3] The airline has suspended all flights until further notice.
Motor Sich Airlines has had a codeshare agreement with Belavia.[5]

As of November 2017 the Motor Sich fleet includes the following aircraft[6]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Orders | Notes |
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| Antonov An-12 | 2 | — | |
| Antonov An-24RV | 3 | — | |
| Antonov An-74 | 1 | — | Convertible between freight and passenger |
| Antonov An-140 | 1 | 2 | Currently painted in 'Motor Handball' livery (2019) |
| Yakovlev Yak-40 | 3 | — | UR-VBV in VIP configuration |
| Mil Mi-8 | 3 | — | |
| Total | 13 | 2 |
The airline has also previously operated[6]
On 2 July 2022, an Antonov An-12 (registration number UR-11316) transporting military cargo from Istanbul, Turkey skidded the runway while landing in Uzhhorod Airport. The aircraft suffered light damage. [7]
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