Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
VietJet is set to buy 20 wide body aircrafts. Airbus is the main supplier to Vietnam, contributing 86% of its fleet, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows.
With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) seen as key to 2050 net-zero target, India drew much attention at Airbus Summit 2025, with its potential to produce 8-10 mn tonnes of SAF annually.
Airbus has final assembly lines in India for C295 aircraft for Air Force & H125 helicopters, but not for commercial aircraft. CEO Guillaume Faury gives 2 reasons for Airbus's reluctance.
Singh said Indian defence industrial sector, which was earlier not viewed as component of national economy, is now fully integrated with overall economy.
Both countries announce support for UNSC candidacies & call for greater cooperation in combating terror. Jt statement outlines more engagement in defence, economy & global affairs.
Inauguration of C-295 facility in Vadodara will mark red-letter day for India since it will be the first instance of a private company rolling out a military aircraft in the country.
First delivery of Made-in-India helicopter will be in 2026 and 10 helicopters will be produced at India Final assembly line per year. In coming years it can be pushed to 20,30 or even 50.
Airline announced an agreement last week to place orders for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which would help expand its international network to long-haul destinations.
With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
C-2 has a turbofan engine, not a turboprop