C295 Aircraft: A Game Changer for India's Aerospace Industry and Defense Capabilities
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C295 Aircraft: A Game Changer for India's Aerospace Industry and Defense Capabilities

India Today  

The C295 aircraft project is a game changer for India, boosting the country's defense capabilities, promoting 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, creating jobs, and opening up export opportunities. It is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in the aerospace industry and showcasing India's prowess on the global stage.

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Upgraded aircraft, expanded routes for Air India passengers from 2025
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Upgraded aircraft, expanded routes for Air India passengers from 2025

Hindustan Times  

Private carrier Air India on Monday unveiled its 2025 vision which included upgraded aircraft and expanded routes for the benefit of passengers, the airline said in a statement. “The updates also lead to optimised flight schedules for key international routes to offer greater flexibility to travellers as well as to enable seamless intercontinental travel between North America or Europe and …

AI sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson
1 month, 1 week ago

AI sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson

The Hindu  

Air India will see most of the air traffic growth coming from domestic and short-haul international operations in 2025 as more narrow-body planes are joining the fleet and legacy wide-body aircraft will be going for retrofit next year, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Thursday, November 28, 2024. "Once it starts in 2025, we will be doing 3-4 aircraft …

Air India to increase fleet size by a third to 400 planes by 2027: CEO
1 month, 1 week ago

Air India to increase fleet size by a third to 400 planes by 2027: CEO

Live Mint  

Tata Sons-owned Air India is aiming to increase the group's fleet capacity by a third to 400 aircraft by 2027, its chief executive Campbell Wilson said on Thursday. On 12 November, Air India completed its much-awaited merger with Vistara to create an integrated airline, partly owned by Singapore Airlines, that will be flying 120,000 passengers daily and connect more than …

India's Private Defence Manufacturing Takes a Leap Forward with Tata Airbus C-295 Facility
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Private Defence Manufacturing Takes a Leap Forward with Tata Airbus C-295 Facility

Live Mint  

Tata Airbus C-295 project a milestone for India's private defence manufacturing. The C295 military aircraft would be India's first military asset to be produced by Tata Advanced Systems in Gujarat, Vadodara, the first private Final Assembly Line in the nation. Around 13, 000 parts of the aircraft are to be made in India, boosting the nation's reliance on indigenous defence …

India's Defence Powerhouse: TATA Aircraft Complex a Step Towards Self-Reliance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Defence Powerhouse: TATA Aircraft Complex a Step Towards Self-Reliance

Firstpost  

The article highlights India's growing defense capabilities with the inauguration of the TATA Aircraft Complex. The complex will produce the C295 military transport aircraft, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in defense. The event also showcases the government's commitment to reduce dependence on foreign countries and build up local manufacturing capabilities. India aims to become a major player in the …

India's Military Future: C295 Aircraft to Transform Airlift Operations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Military Future: C295 Aircraft to Transform Airlift Operations

Firstpost  

The C295 aircraft will transform India's tactical airlift operations by providing a versatile and advanced platform for various missions. With its advanced features and capabilities, the C295 will enhance the Indian defense ecosystem with additional orders for 15 aircraft for the Navy and Coast Guard. The facility in Vadodara will mark a significant milestone in the country's military production, with …

India's First Private Military Aircraft Production Unit: Game Changer for Aviation Industry
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's First Private Military Aircraft Production Unit: Game Changer for Aviation Industry

India Today  

Former Chief of Air Staff Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria highlights the significance of Tata Aircraft Complex in India's aviation sector. The facility will produce 18,000 aircraft parts, creating numerous job opportunities and boosting the country's industrial growth. The C295 aircraft, a successor to the Avro planes, will be produced in India, streamlining maintenance and upgrades. This project is a game …

TASL To Make Detailed Parts And Sub Assemblies For Airbus Defence And Space In Hyderabad
10 months, 4 weeks ago

TASL To Make Detailed Parts And Sub Assemblies For Airbus Defence And Space In Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Tata Advanced Systems Limited will manufacture detailed parts and sub-assemblies for Airbus Defence and Space at various locations in India. The certificate of approval was presented by Sanjay Chawla, director general of aeronautical quality assurance, to Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, and Masood Hussainy, head, aero-structures and aero-engines, TASL, at the C295 main components assembly facility …

Airbus says India will need 2,840 new planes, 41,000 pilots in next 20 years
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Airbus says India will need 2,840 new planes, 41,000 pilots in next 20 years

Live Mint  

Airbus India and South Asia president and managing director Rémi Maillard on Thursday said India will need 2,840 new aircraft and 41,000 pilots as well as 47,000 technical staff in the next 20 years. Maillard said that in 2023, Airbus booked a record order of 750 aircraft at the Paris Airshow, following deals for 500 jets from budget carrier IndiGo …

Mint Explainer: India gets its first Airbus C295 aircraft. Why it matters
1 year, 3 months ago

Mint Explainer: India gets its first Airbus C295 aircraft. Why it matters

Live Mint  

India has taken the delivery of the first C295 transport aircraft from Airbus Spain. In September 2021, India signed a deal with aviation giant Airbus for 56 such C295 transport aircraft. The C295 is expected to replace India’s aging Avro-748 transport fleet, which was first flown in 1961. The deal is also significant since it is the first time a …

Air Force chief receives first of 56 C-295 transport aircraft in Spain
1 year, 3 months ago

Air Force chief receives first of 56 C-295 transport aircraft in Spain

India Today  

The Airbus Defence and Space on Wednesday handed over to the Indian Air Force the first of the 56 C295 transport aircraft kick-starting the delivery of the planes under a Rs 21,935-crore project that was sealed two year's back as part of an overall aim to modernise India's air assets. The Indian Air Force is procuring the C295 aircraft to …

Production of C-295 aircraft to begin in India next week in Hyderabad
1 year, 5 months ago

Production of C-295 aircraft to begin in India next week in Hyderabad

Op India  

In a major milestone in the indigenisation of defence manufacturing, the production of the C-295 military transport aircraft is all set to start in India. Speaking on the timeline, the senior Airbus official said, “The 16 aircraft in flyaway condition will be delivered between September 2023 and August 2025, while the first Made in India C295 will roll out of …

Airbus to deliver first C295 to IAF in September, Make in India to follow
1 year, 5 months ago

Airbus to deliver first C295 to IAF in September, Make in India to follow

Hindustan Times  

SEVILLE : Indian Air Force crews will carry out acceptance trials of India’s first C295 transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space’s Seville facility in southern Spain in early September before taking delivery of the plane and flying it to the country, setting in motion a crucial Make in India project worth ₹21,935-crore project to equip the IAF with …

1st C295 aircraft for Indian Air Force in sight, programme shifts into top gear
1 year, 5 months ago

1st C295 aircraft for Indian Air Force in sight, programme shifts into top gear

India Today  

Compared to the decade of inertia that the project had to navigate before being approved, the next few weeks will see a rapid burst of major milestones in India's acquisition of the C295 new generation military transport aircraft. The Indian Air Force will receive its first Airbus-built C295 military transport aircraft in September, the first of 16 that will be …

First Airbus C295 for India successfully completes its maiden flight
1 year, 8 months ago

First Airbus C295 for India successfully completes its maiden flight

India Today  

The first C295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. “This first flight represents a significant accomplishment for the first Make in India aerospace programme. With the Indian Air Force set to become the largest operator of the C295 in the world, this programme exemplifies our …

Aero India 2023: BIG boost for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as Indian, foreign firms to sign over 250 MOUs
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: BIG boost for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as Indian, foreign firms to sign over 250 MOUs

Firstpost  

According to the Defence Ministry, more than Over 250 Memoranda of Understandings and agreements related to the defence sector are expected to be signed between different Indian and foreign companies during the ongoing Aero India 2023 Bengaluru: The ongoing Aero India 2023 air show in Bengaluru is expected to provide a major boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ or ‘Make in …

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’
2 years, 2 months ago

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’

Firstpost  

India is the fastest growing airline market and there is a huge demand for civil aircraft and engines. This will be the first time that an operational transport aircraft is being built in India, and also the first time any operational aircraft is being built by an Indian private sector company. India’s fighter aircraft and helicopter building ecosystems are already …

India presents low cost manufacturing and high output opportunities: Modi
2 years, 2 months ago

India presents low cost manufacturing and high output opportunities: Modi

The Hindu  

India’s growth momentum has been maintained despite the COVID-19 pandemic, war, and supply-chain disruptions, and India is presenting opportunities for low cost manufacturing and high output, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday after laying the foundation stone for the C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility to be set up by a consortium of Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence …

‘Make for Globe’: PM Modi lays foundation stone for Tata-Airbus Vadodara project
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Make for Globe’: PM Modi lays foundation stone for Tata-Airbus Vadodara project

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is moving forward with the mantra of ‘Make in India, Make for the Globe’ and that the day is not far when big passenger aircraft will be manufactured in the country. I can foresee that India will soon be manufacturing big passenger aircraft that will proudly bear the words ‘Made in …

Tata-Airbus Hub: PM's 'Make in India' Gathers Speed As Country Enters Defence Manufacturing Big League
2 years, 2 months ago

Tata-Airbus Hub: PM's 'Make in India' Gathers Speed As Country Enters Defence Manufacturing Big League

News 18  

In a significant push for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Tata Airbus facility to manufacture C295 military transport planes in Gujarat on Sunday, ushering India to enter the exclusive group of few countries with the capacity to manufacture such aircraft. Development of Military Air Transport Complex Tata-Airbus combine had …

Airbus C295 to be manufactured in Gujarat. 5 things to know about the aircraft
2 years, 2 months ago

Airbus C295 to be manufactured in Gujarat. 5 things to know about the aircraft

Hindustan Times  

The Airbus C295 military transport aircraft meant for the Indian Air Force will be manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in Gujarat's Vadodara. In September last year, the government sealed a nearly ₹21,000 crore deal with Airbus Defence and Space to procure 56 C-295 aircraft to replace the IAF's Avro-748. The aircraft has a glass cockpit with digital avionics, including …

IAF modernisation: Govt signs deal for 56 Airbus C295. All you need to know about the transport aircraft
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF modernisation: Govt signs deal for 56 Airbus C295. All you need to know about the transport aircraft

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Defence today signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space, Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. What is Airbus C295 Airbus C295 is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the ageing Avro transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The aircraft will give …

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