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HAL Signs MoU With Russia's PJSC-UAC To Produce Passenger Aircraft SJ-100 In India
HAL Signs MoU With Russia's PJSC-UAC To Produce Passenger Aircraft SJ-100 In India
In an important move to strengthen India's civil aviation manufacturing ecosystem, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) to produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement was inked in Moscow, according to a press release by HAL.
This is the first time in over three decades that a complete passenger aircraft will be manufactured in India.
As per the details shared by HAL, “HAL and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) Russia signed an MoU for production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025."
Currently in operation with more than 16 commercial airline operators, the SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft. Over 200 such aircraft have already been produced.
Under the new arrangement, HAL will have the rights to manufacture the SJ-100 for India's domestic customers. This is being witnessed as a crucial move for enhancing short-haul connectivity under the government's UDAN scheme.
“This collaboration stands as a testament to the mutual trust and long-standing partnership between HAL and UAC," the companies said in a statement. “It marks a new milestone in India's journey towards becoming self-reliant in civil aircraft production."
This collaboration represents the first time a “complete passenger" aircraft will be produced in India since the AVRO HS-748 project, which began in 1961 and ended in 1988.
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The initiative is expected to help meet India's growing aviation needs. Industry estimates suggest that over the next decade, the country will require more than 200 jets in this category to strengthen regional connectivity, along with an additional 350 aircraft to cater to the Indian Ocean region and nearby international tourist routes.
HAL said that the project is expected to boost local manufacturing, provide opportunities for private industry participation, and generate both direct and indirect employment across the aviation value chain.
Source: News18
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