What does the news say?
The major player in European aviation, Airbus, revealed on Thursday that the Indian regulator has given the C295 aircraft programme the thumbs-up, making it the first foreign original equipment manufacturer to do so. To replace the IAF’s ageing Avro-748 aircraft, India and Airbus Defence and Space reached an agreement in September of last year for a nearly $21,000 crore contract to purchase 56 C295 cargo planes. This project involves the first-ever production of military planes in India by a commercial company. The Directorate General of Aircraft Quality Assurance granted regulatory permission for the ambitious scheme (DGAQA). As per the contract, Airbus would deliver the first 16 aircraft in “fly-away” condition from its final assembly plant in Seville, Spain, within four years, while Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) will manufacture and assemble the remaining 40 aircraft in India as part of a joint industrial venture.
The Indian regulatory body for aviation quality assurance, DGAQA, has approved the Airbus Defence and Space Quality Management System (QMS) for the C295 aircraft, according to a statement from the aerospace giant. At a ceremony conducted in Gandhinagar alongside DefExpo, Director General of DGAQA Sanjay Chawla presented the certificate of certification to Kajetan von Mentzingen, Head of Quality of Airbus Defence and Space. This is a crucial first step in the extensive quality assurance roadmap that Airbus and DGAQA have established for the C295 “Made in India” programme.
How are these Aircrafts better than what we have?
This certification is a component of the initiative to build 40 aircraft in India, which entails the full creation of a whole industrial ecosystem, from the production of parts to assembly, test, and qualification, to delivery, and maintenance over the entirety of the aircraft’s career.
The C295 is a renowned superior aircraft used for logistic operations to locations where larger aircraft cannot currently operate as well as for tactical transport of up to 71 troops or 50 paratroopers. The aircraft can be used for casualty or medical evacuation as well as air drop loads and paratroopers. The aircraft is capable of carrying special missions, disaster relief operations and maritime patrol responsibilities.
Which business will start India’s first private military aircraft production line?
If the project is a success, the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will no longer be the sole source of high-tech expertise for the construction of military-grade aircraft, as Tata Group would become the first private sector company to do so (HAL).
Does Airbus produce aircraft for the military?
Military forces all over the world depend on Airbus’ tried-and-true family of military aircraft to complete their duties on a daily basis, demonstrating the company’s capacity to design, manufacture, and provide support for fixed-wing assets that are useful for a variety of purposes.
Conclusion
Not only are there more aircraft in the private or commercial sectors of aviation, but there are also more aircraft in the armed forces. Together with aviation growth, this is a significant stride for the country as a whole.
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