PM Modi said about the Tata-Airbus unit: “Made in India, Make for Globe.
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez jointly opened the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, which would manufacture C-295 aircraft.
Under the C-295 program, a total of 56 aircraft will be built at the facility, which is the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. Of these, 16 will be delivered directly by the Spanish aircraft manufacturer Airbus, while the remaining 40 will be constructed on-site.
From the aircraft’s construction and assembly to testing and validation, delivery, and maintenance, it will include the full development of an entire ecosystem. In 2021, Airbus Defense and Space SA, Spain, and the Ministry of Defense inked a ₹21,935-crore agreement for the supply of 56 aircraft.
PM Modi stated during the inaugural ceremony that the aircraft built at the Vadodara facility would eventually be exported as well.
“The ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ mission and India-Spain relations will be strengthened by the Tata-Airbus manufacturing facility,” PM Modi stated when he laid the foundation stone for the FAL plant of C-295 aircraft in Vadodara in October 2022.
He also honored Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, who is credited as being the project’s driving force. Earlier this month, Mr. Tata passed away at the age of 86.
Spanish PM: “Tata Is A Giant Among Giants”
He also honored Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, who is credited as being the project’s driving force. Earlier this month, Mr. Tata passed away at the age of 86.
Ratan Tata came up with the idea for the initiative in 2012, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, who was present at the occasion.
If I neglect to mention that this project was first conceived in 2012, more than ten years ago, by Ratan Tata ji, the chairman of Tata Sons at the time, who spearheaded the idea to establish a relationship with Airbus, established this partnership with Airbus, and set the groundwork for this opportunity, I will have failed in my duty. Therefore, I want to honor him for his inspirational leadership in this groundbreaking project,” he stated.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the collaboration between Airbus and Tata will help the Indian aerospace sector grow and “open new doors” for the entry of other European businesses.
“The best of two worlds are combined in this endeavor. The greatest example of Indian industrial might is most likely Tata. Its goods and services are available in almost every nation on the earth. He remarked, “Tata is a giant among giants.”
Our nation’s strong commitment as a dependable and strategic partner is reinforced by this project, which also strengthens our industrial ties,” Mr. Pedro continued. Industrial excellence, an engine of growth, and a testament to the close and growing friendship” is what he stated this plant would represent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Tata-Airbus C295 transport aircraft manufacturing project in Vadodara on Sunday, calling it a “big step” toward transforming India into a center for defense aerospace manufacturing and readying the country to handle the growing demand for passenger and cargo aircraft in the future.
Why the C-295 Aircraft Is Revolutionary.
The Indian Air Force’s aging Avro-748 aircraft will be replaced by the modern C-295, a transport aircraft with a 5–10 tonne payload. It is well known that the C-295 is an excellent aircraft for logistical missions to areas that are inaccessible to bigger aircraft at the moment, as well as for the tactical transport of up to 71 infantry or 50 paratroopers.
With a maximum flight duration of 11 hours, the so-called “robust and reliable” aircraft can perform multi-role operations in all weather. It is capable to conducting combat missions day and night in a variety of locations, including deserts and seas.
The C-295 can paradrop troops and cargo quickly thanks to its back ramp door. It also has the ability to take off and land quickly from surfaces that are partially prepared.
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Additionally, an indigenous Electronic Warfare suite produced by Indian DPSUs Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Dynamics Limited would be installed in all 56 aircraft covered by the pact.
We are making a significant move today to establish India as a center for defense manufacture. India is producing its own tanks, submarines, and fighter aircraft. We will further our slogan, “Make in India, Make for Globe,” with this Tata-Airbus initiative. India will now produce transport aircraft as well. Large passenger aircraft will soon be constructed in India as well. According to Prime Minister Modi, the project will establish a new ecosystem and revolutionize India’s defense aerospace industry.
