India and Russia Discuss Production of Up to 200 Regional Aircraft
India eyes up to 200 Russian regional aircraft as local production talks advance
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India is negotiating with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) for the potential supply and local manufacturing of up to 200 regional aircraft, including the SJ-100 and Il-114-300 models. This collaboration could position India as a significant hub for regional aviation.
- 01Indian airlines have shown interest in acquiring between 100 and 200 Russian aircraft models, specifically the SJ-100 regional jet and the Il-114-300 turboprop.
- 02An agreement between UAC and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) aims for the licensed production of the SJ-100 in India, with the first aircraft potentially ready in three years.
- 03UAC's Vadim Badekha estimates a realistic production rate of 20 to 40 aircraft annually in India.
- 04Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to enhance aerospace cooperation, including the joint development of the Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft.
- 05Discussions are also ongoing with Flamingo Aerospace for the supply of six aircraft.
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India is exploring a significant partnership with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to potentially supply and locally manufacture up to 200 regional aircraft. UAC chief Vadim Badekha highlighted that Indian airlines are particularly interested in the SJ-100 regional jet and the Il-114-300 turboprop models, reflecting India's increasing demand for regional air travel. An agreement has already been signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the licensed production of the SJ-100, with the first aircraft expected to be completed within three years. Badekha projected an annual production rate of 20 to 40 aircraft in India, with total demand in the region estimated at 200 to 300 aircraft. Concurrently, President Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to deepening aerospace collaboration with India, including discussions on the Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft program. This partnership could establish India as a pivotal market for Russian civil aviation.
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The collaboration could significantly boost India's regional aviation sector and create local manufacturing jobs.
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