Aviation

First C295 for India completes its maiden flight

The first C295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking an important milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. The tactical aircraft left Seville, Spain, on May 5 at 11.45 local time (GMT+1), and it landed at 14.45 after a three-hour trip.

Aircraft comparisons between the Brazilian built Embraer KC 390 and the European Airbus C 295(Opens in a new browser tab)

“This first flight is a remarkable milestone for the first Make in India aerospace initiative. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which is poised to become the largest operator of the C295 in the world, according to Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Military Air Systems at Airbus Defence and Space.

In September 2021, India purchased 56 C295 aircraft to replace its aging AVRO fleet (IAF). The first 16 aircraft will be put together in Seville, Spain, and delivered to the customer in “fly-away” condition. As part of an industrial agreement between the two businesses, Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) in India will produce and assemble the following 40 aircraft.

Tata will build Airbus C295 planes in Gujarat. Indian PM Modi will inaugurate a plant this month.(Opens in a new browser tab)

The full lifecycle of the aircraft, from production to assembly, testing, delivery, and maintenance, will be covered by this initiative, which will considerably advance the nation’s military-industrial ecosystem.

A unique aircraft in its weight and mission class, the C295 program consists of 281 orders from 39 operators.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”