- 2026 Will Mark A New Era
- C-295 – 1st Made in India Military Aircraft To Roll Out in 2026 From Vadodara
Set to be a complete example of Atmsnirbharta, the C-295 Manufacturing plant will be a Powerhouse for jobs with direct employment of 3000+ at various sites, and over 15000 indirect employment, 1 million+ hours of labor effort per aircraft by TASL & suppliers.
Key Highlights:
Aircraft: The facility will produce 40 C-295 military tactical transport aircraft in collaboration with Airbus Spain.
Make in India: This project is a flagship initiative under the Make in India program, marking the first instance of a complete military aircraft being manufactured in India by a private company.
Operational Timeline: The first C-295 aircraft from this facility is expected to be delivered by September 2026, with the final aircraft set to be handed over by August.
Capabilities: The C-295 aircraft can transport up to nine tonnes of cargo or up to 71 soldiers and is suitable for various missions, including maritime surveillance, medical evacuations, and disaster relief.
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| The C-295 Aircraft |
This project is a significant milestone for India's aerospace sector, enhancing the country's defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance in military manufacturing.
From Stick Holding Depot in Prayagraj to Training Centre at Air Force Station, Agra, the project will expand India's aviation ecosystem as besides the Vadodara's new assembly line it will also boost local industries.
Moreover, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be inducting the C-295 aircraft. The IAF has already received six C-295 aircraft from Spain, which were delivered in flyaway condition. The remaining 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) at the new assembly line in Vadodara 2 The first domestically produced C-295 is expected to roll out in September 2026, with the final aircraft to be delivered by August 2031.
The C-295 aircraft will replace the aging Avro-748 planes and enhance the IAF's tactical transport capabilities.
From Stick Holding Depot in Prayagraj to Training Centre at Air Force Station, Agra, the project will expand India's aviation ecosystem as besides the Vadodara's new assembly line it will also boost local industries.
Moreover, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be inducting the C-295 aircraft. The IAF has already received six C-295 aircraft from Spain, which were delivered in flyaway condition. The remaining 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) at the new assembly line in Vadodara 2 The first domestically produced C-295 is expected to roll out in September 2026, with the final aircraft to be delivered by August 2031.
The C-295 aircraft will replace the aging Avro-748 planes and enhance the IAF's tactical transport capabilities.
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