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Tata-Airbus’ Vadodara facility to make C295 military aircraft inaugurated
- IBJ Bureau
- Oct 29, 2024
In a major leap forward for India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, the Final Assembly Line (FAL) complex for the C295 aircraft of Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Airbus was inaugurated in Vadodara, Gujarat. This state-of-the-art facility, a first for India’s private sector in manufacturing military aircraft, marks a significant milestone under the Make In India initiative.
The complex will produce 56 C295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), of which 40 will be manufactured in India, while the remaining 16 will arrive from Spain in ready-to-fly condition.
The inauguration was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon. They were accompanied by prominent figures, including Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran and Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn.
The facility represents India’s first private sector-led FAL for military aircraft, solidifying India’s position as a capable player in the global aerospace sector. Emphasising the speed of this development, Mr Modi recalled that the facility’s foundation stone was laid just two years ago, in October 2022, and is now set to begin full-scale production. This rapid progress, he noted, reflects India’s commitment to eliminating delays in planning and executing major projects.
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