HAL Signs MoU with Russia Amid Trump Tariffs to Produce Civil Commuter Aircraft SJ-100

India inks pact with Russian firm to produce civil aircraft - The Tribune

Signals New Delhi’s strong ties with Moscow despite western pressure.

HAL, Russian planemaker to build passenger jets in India

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will produce Russian SJ-100 commercial jets in India. This collaboration aims to boost short-haul flight connectivity under the UDAN Scheme. HAL expects significant demand for these aircraft over the next decade. The company's order book is substantial, primarily for defense aircraft. This move marks HAL's re-entry into commercial jet manufacturing.

HAL signs MoU with Russia amid Trump tariffs to produce civil commuter aircraft SJ-100

State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a deal with Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) in Moscow to produce civil commuter aircraft SJ-100, the aeronautics company said on Tuesday.

HAL and UAC Sign MoU in Moscow for Production of SJ-100

Bengaluru ExpressBengaluru/Moscow, October 29: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (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. Shri Prabhat Ranjan, HAL and Mr. Oleg Bogomolov, PJSC UAC, Russia, signed the MoU in the presence of Dr. D. K. Sunil, CMD, HAL and Mr. Vadim Badekha, Director General, PJSC UAC. SJ-100

HAL to Build Russian SJ-100 Aircraft in India

Hindustan Aerospace Limited (“HAL”), based in India, and United Aircraft Corporation (“UAC”), based in Russia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which HAL will produce the Russian-designed SJ-100 aircraft (formerly the Sukhoi Superjet) in India.  This is an interesting step toward India’s goal of becoming self-reliant in commercial aircraft, but doesn’t move the ball forward, and may backfire.  The agreement grants HAL the rights t…