tech
January 29, 2026
Indian and Russian firms launch superjet joint venture
Russia’s UAC will provide technical, design, and specialist support to HAL as a part of a joint venture
TL;DR
- HAL and UAC enter joint venture to manufacture Sukhoi SJ-100 superjets in India.
- HAL will have rights to manufacture, certify, and sell the SJ-100 domestically.
- The deal supports India's need for over 200 jets to enhance regional connectivity.
- Manufacturing the SJ-100 aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative.
- UEC is ready for serial deliveries of TV7-117ST-01 engines for the IL-114-300 regional aircraft.
- The IL-114-300 aircraft and its engines are being demonstrated at the Wings India 2026 exhibition in Hyderabad.
Continue reading
the original article