Marking a milestone in the ‘Make-in-India’ C295 programme, the Airbus Defence and Space’s quality management system for the C295 aircraft, has received approval from the Indian regulatory authority to produce detailed parts and sub-assemblies in India
In a major tactical boost for the Indian Air Force, the C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft has been inducted in the IAF in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
"The Indian Air Force will be celebrating its 91st anniversary on October 8. Keeping with the new tradition of hosting the Air Force Day celebrations in different parts of the country, this year s Air Force Day parade and air display will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh," the IAF earlier said.
The Airbus Defence and Space on Wednesday handed over to the Indian Air Force the first of the 56 C295 transport aircraft kick-starting the delivery of the planes under a Rs 21,935-crore project that was sealed two year's back.