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February 11, 2026
Russia and India are about to put their joint civil aviation fleet on the global map
The SJ-100 and Ilyushin jet partnership marks a historic shift in ties, making India a new hub for civilian jet manufacturing
TL;DR
- Russia presented the Superjet SJ-100 and turboprop Il-114-300 at the Wings India 2026 airshow.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) reaffirmed an agreement to potentially manufacture SJ-100 jets in India.
- UAC signed a deal to supply six Il-114-300 aircraft to Indian carrier Flamingo Aerospace.
- These developments signify a new phase of India-Russia cooperation in civilian aircraft manufacturing.
- India's civil aviation sector is the fastest-growing globally, with a projected fleet expansion to 2,250 aircraft by 2035.
- India aims to become a manufacturing hub for civil aircraft and has seen significant investment and policy changes to support this goal.
- Challenges include a lack of original design capabilities and a need for more R&D investment, but opportunities exist in manufacturing, MRO, and potential joint ventures.
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