For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
My most valued perk as a management trainee in Delhi were official visits to Calcuuta, when I could meet my fiancée. Indian Airlines had inducted the A 300s. Early morning would show the magnificent sight of the rising sun light up the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas.
My most valued perk as a management trainee in Delhi were official visits to Calcuuta, when I could meet my fiancée. Indian Airlines had inducted the A 300s. Early morning would show the magnificent sight of the rising sun light up the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas.