Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the reactivation of its Nashik facility to manufacture 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft under a $1.3 billion contract approved in September 2023. This production order, aimed at replenishing the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet, will resume assembly operations that were previously focused on the Su-30MKI model. HAL expects to […]
Kineco Aerospace & Defense has commenced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Goa, marking the start of construction on a 30,000-square-foot unit dedicated to producing primary aerostructures and complex assemblies. The Bhoomipujan, or groundbreaking ceremony, took place at Plot No. 61-B, adjacent to the existing facility. The new facility, designed as a three-story building, […]
Airbus has inaugurated a new headquarters and training center for its India and South Asia operations, located at Delhi International Airport in New Delhi. The facility, now operational, is designed to serve as the regional hub for Airbus’ commercial, helicopter, and defense divisions and will support training needs in the area. According to a company […]
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) is expanding its aerospace division, aiming to establish a larger presence in India’s emerging private space sector, according to a report by Reuters. The move aligns with recent government initiatives to allow private firms greater participation in space ventures traditionally led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). AT Ramchandani, […]
India and Spain jointly inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, today, marking the start of C-295 military aircraft assembly in India. The facility, operated by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL), will assemble 40 C-295 aircraft as part of a 56-aircraft order for the Indian Air Force, with the remaining 16 units being manufactured […]
India’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production has the potential to reach 8-10 million tonnes by 2040, according to a Deloitte India report. This output would surpass the country’s domestic needs, positioning India as a potential exporter of SAF. The report estimates that the development of SAF production will require investments of between USD 70-85 billion. […]
Airbus has announced plans to further increase its sourcing of components from India, a plan which has already doubled to €1 billion in procurement between 2019 and 2024. The European aircraft manufacturer, which has secured significant aircraft orders from IndiGo and Air India, currently works with more than 100 Indian suppliers, according to CEO Guillaume […]
The Indian government has announced an allocation of ₹1,000 crore for a venture fund to support space startups. The decision was highlighted by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology and other departments, during a press briefing. This move is part of a broader strategy to prioritize the space sector in the […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Applications Centre (SAC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to collaborate on the manufacturing of space-grade Travelling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs) in India. This agreement is part of an effort to indigenize production and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. […]
GE Aerospace plans to significantly increase its sourcing of components from India, according to company officials. The aerospace manufacturer, which operates a manufacturing facility in Pune and the John F Welch Technology Centre in Bengaluru, currently sources components from 13 major suppliers in the country, including Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL). Vikram Rai, South Asia […]