The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a search for a viable replacement for its ageing AN-32 transport aircraft, as the first members of this fleet will be 44 years old by 2031-32. The AN-32, first introduced in 1986, has faithfully served the IAF for decades, but as time has passed and the Soviet Union … Read more
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the first batch of its pilots’ initial training of C-295 Aircraft at the Airbus manufacturing site in Seville, Spain. This news follows the release of stunning photographs of the IAF’s first C-295 undertaking flare release/jettison trials by Airbus. The highly awaited … Read more
The Indian Air Force’s first C295 medium transport aircraft conducted its maiden flight in Spain on Monday, before its induction into the IAF later this year, according to a statement from European firm Airbus Defence and Space. The three-hour first flight took place on May 5 in Seville. Officials acquainted with the situation said IAF … Read more
On October 30, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the groundwork for the Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) C-295 transport aircraft production plant in Vadodara. This is the first time a private sector enterprise has built a whole aircraft in the country. This is a significant advancement for India in … Read more
