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India and Russia move ahead with joint civil passenger aircraft production
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🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:03 AM
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India and Russia have agreed to cooperate on the joint manufacturing of civil passenger aircraft, signalling a new chapter in aerospace collaboration between the two nations.
New Delhi – Officials from India and Russia announced that the two countries will jointly develop and produce civil passenger aircraft, marking a significant step in their aerospace partnership. The agreement, reached during high‑level talks, outlines a framework for co‑design, technology sharing and setting up production facilities that will cater to both domestic and export markets.
The collaboration is expected to leverage Russia's expertise in aircraft design with India's growing manufacturing capabilities, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign aircraft imports and boost the local aviation industry. Both governments anticipate that the venture will create skilled jobs and stimulate ancillary sectors such as components manufacturing and maintenance services.
While detailed timelines were not disclosed, the partners indicated that the project will move into detailed engineering studies within the next few months, with an eye on launching the first jointly built aircraft by the early 2030s. The initiative aligns with India's broader push for self‑reliance in strategic sectors and Russia's effort to expand its civil aviation footprint abroad.
The collaboration is expected to leverage Russia's expertise in aircraft design with India's growing manufacturing capabilities, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign aircraft imports and boost the local aviation industry. Both governments anticipate that the venture will create skilled jobs and stimulate ancillary sectors such as components manufacturing and maintenance services.
While detailed timelines were not disclosed, the partners indicated that the project will move into detailed engineering studies within the next few months, with an eye on launching the first jointly built aircraft by the early 2030s. The initiative aligns with India's broader push for self‑reliance in strategic sectors and Russia's effort to expand its civil aviation footprint abroad.