Did PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez hold a roadshow in Vadodara ahead of the Tata-Airbus aircraft plant inauguration?

PM Modi and Spanish PM are on a road show in Vadodara, Gujarat on 28 October 2024. They were on the way to go to Tata – Airbus JV facility inauguration.

Some people may say, what is so great about this?

It is after 75 years of independence that India is manufacturing state of the art military transport planes under JV. There is technology transfer, skill development, ancillary industry development for components, increase localise components over the years which will also reduce cost, export potential etc.

The current contract is for 40 C-295 Airbus jets (additional 16 direct import) but this can increase as IAF itself plan to retire Ukraine origin AN-32 transport planes.

Most importantly, Modi has modified military transport plane manufacturing segment by bringing in private sector which is supposed to be more efficient than ‘sarkari’ PSU HAL.

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Modi inaugurates India's first private military aircraft assembly line

India has inaugurated its first private military aircraft plant in Vadodara, set to produce 40 out of 56 C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The facility, part of a ₹21,935 crore contract, will handle the entire production lifecycle, creating over 600 direct jobs and 3,000 indirect ones. The project aims to boost indigenous production, with a goal to increase local content in the aircraft from 48% to 75% over the production years. Was a long read? Making it simpler... Next Article The first aircraft is expected to roll out by September 2026 India's first private military aircraft plant inaugurated: Why it's game-changing What's the story Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez have inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara. It is India's first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft. The facility will manufacture C-295 aircraft, boosting domestic production and reducing dependence on imports. Thousands of jobs will be created, and the first plane should roll out by September 2026. A look at the C-295 program Under the C-295 program, India will procure 56 aircraft, out of which 16 will be delivered directly from Airbus in Spain. The remaining 40 will be manufactured at this new Vadodara facility, marking a major shift toward domestic production in the defense sector. The C-295 can carry 5-10 tons and is meant for tactical operations. It is highly versatile and can be employed for troop transport, paratrooper drops, and cargo deployment. C-295 aircraft to replace IAF's aging Avro-748 fleet The C-295 aircraft will replace the Indian Air Force 's aging Avro-748 planes. The first 'Made in India' C-295 transport aircraft will roll out by September 2026, while all 40 aircraft are tipped to be delivered by August 2031. This comes as part of a contract signed by the Ministry of Defence in 2021 worth ₹21,935 crore. Vadodara facility to handle complete production lifecycle The Vadodara facility is likely to handle the complete production lifecycle of the aircraft, from manufacturing components to assembling, testing, and delivering them. PM Modi's office in an official statement described this as "a complete ecosystem from manufacture to assembly, test and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft." The plant may also provide maintenance and upgrade services in the future. Tata Aircraft Complex to generate significant employment opportunities The Tata Aircraft Complex is expected to generate some 600 direct jobs and more than 3,000 indirect jobs. It will also provide some 3,000 medium-skill jobs. The project is expected to boost indigenous production significantly with almost 13,000 out of the 14,000 detailed parts per aircraft, being manufactured in India. This includes parts supplied by 37 identified industrial partners, mostly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Goal to increase local content in C-295 aircraft production The aim is to enhance lo

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