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India HAL, Russia UAC to Jointly Manufacture SJ-100 Passenger Aircraft in India, MoU Comes Ahead of Putin Visit

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 27, 2025, to jointly manufacture the SJ-100 civil aircraft in India. This partnership aims to enhance India’s self-reliance in aviation, boost employment, and support short-haul connectivity through the UDAN scheme.

India to Grant ‘Infrastructure’ Status to Aircraft Manufacturing to Boost Domestic Production

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The Indian government is considering granting “infrastructure” status to aircraft manufacturing to reduce imports and enhance domestic production. This initiative would attract foreign partnerships and stimulate investment through financial incentives. Notably, the Airbus-Tata collaboration on C295 aircraft represents a significant step in developing India’s aviation manufacturing capability, aligning with national growth aims.