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HAL, Russia's UAC Ink Landmark Deal for Full-Scale Civil Aircraft Production in India
HAL will manufacture the SJ-100 aircraft in India, enhancing regional air connectivity with over 200 jets already in operation worldwide, officials said.
- On October 27, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed an MoU in Moscow with PJSC-UAC, with Prabhat Ranjan and Oleg Bogomolov signing in the presence of Dr. DK Sunil and Vadim Badekha.
- As a rare milestone for India, the SJ-100 project marks the first complete passenger aircraft manufactured in India since the Avro HS-748 ended in 1988, boosting India's aviation industry.
- The SJ-100 features a twin-engine narrow-body design for short-haul flights, carrying 103 passengers with a 3,530 km range; more than 200 jets operate with over 16 commercial airlines.
- The deal arrives amid strained geopolitics, as India deepens ties with Russia despite US pressure and tariffs, and the signing precedes Vladimir Putin's expected December 2025 visit.
- Local production rights under the MoU position Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to manufacture the SJ-100 for Indian customers, and HAL said it could be a `game-changer` for short-haul connectivity under the UDAN scheme.
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On October 27, 2025, HAL and Russia's UAC signed an MoU in Moscow for the production of the SJ-100 passenger aircraft. HAL has also received rights for the domestic market. This twin-engine aircraft will be a game-changer for short-haul flights under the UDAN scheme. It is India's first full-fledged passenger aircraft project. 550 jets are needed over 10 years.
Russia and India Sign Deal to Produce SJ-100 Passenger Jets in India
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of Russia, part of Rostec, and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed an agreement in Moscow to produce SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India. India to Resume Domestic Civil Aircraft Production According to the agreement, HAL has received ...
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