India-Russia Launch Landmark Aircraft Production Venture
India and Russia have partnered to produce the SJ-100 aircraft in India, marking the first project to complete passenger aircraft in the country since AVRO era. HAL and UAC signed an agreement, strengthening aviation ties and supporting India's UDAN initiative for regional connectivity.
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In a significant move to boost India's aviation industry and strengthen strategic ties with Russia, a new collaboration has been established to produce the SJ-100 aircraft on Indian soil.
This agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation marks the first instance of complete passenger aircraft manufacturing in India since the AVRO era.
Signed in Moscow, the deal is a notable step towards India's self-reliance ambitions in the civil aviation sector, enhancing regional connectivity through the UDAN initiative and creating substantial employment opportunities.
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