Key facts
- The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara.
- This C295 is the first of 40 aircraft to be built in India under a program involving Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
- The program represents the first time a military aircraft is being manufactured in India by the private sector.
- The Indian Air Force Deputy Chief of Air Staff visited the facility to review the progress of the aircraft's production.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have successfully completed the first test flight of the maiden 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft. The flight originated from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a significant milestone for India's aviation and defense manufacturing capabilities.
This C295 is the first of 40 aircraft that will be built in India, advancing the defense program's goal to deliver the first aircraft to the Indian Air Force this year. Airbus Defence described the C295 India program as a "game changer," noting it is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector.
Airbus credited the program's progress to the dedicated work of Airbus, TASL, and numerous Indian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) involved in manufacturing aircraft parts across the country. The company expressed gratitude to the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence, and the Government of India for their trust.