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Airbus C295 Aircraft Project

Context

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart, President Pedro Sanchez recently inaugurated India's first private military transport aircraft production plant in Gujarat's Vadodra. It is India's first final assembly line in the private aviation industry.

About the Plant

The facility is set to manufacture the Airbus C295 aircraft, a crucial addition to the Indian Air Force's tactical airlift capabilities.
The plant, located on the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus in Vadodara, is the first final assembly line in India’s private aviation industry.
Key details include:
- Production Capacity: A total of 56 C295 aircraft are planned, with the first 16 delivered in fly-away condition from Spain. The remaining 40 will be assembled locally.
- Job Creation: The project is expected to create over 3,000 direct jobs and support more than 15,000 indirect jobs across the supply chain.
- Infrastructure Development: The establishment includes training and maintenance facilities, enhancing India's aerospace infrastructure.
Airbus C295 aircraft can perform various missions including troop transport, cargo airlift, and maritime patrol.

Fact Box: About Airbus C295 aircraft

C295 aircraft was initially manufactured by Spanish aerospace company CASA. It is now part of the European multinational Airbus Defence and Space division.
The C-295 is a transport aircraft which has the capacity to carry up to 71 troops or 50 paratroopers.
The aircraft has a load capacity of around 5-10 tonne and boasts of contemporary technology which will replace the Indian Air Force's Avro-748 planes.
Maximum cruise speed: 260 knots
The C-295 is fitted with a retractable landing gear and features an unobstructed 12.69-meter-long pressurised cabin.
It can cruise up to an altitude of 30,000 ft while retaining excellent low-level flight characteristics.
- Usage:
- Known to be a superior aircraft, it can also be used for logistic operations to locations that are not accessible to current heavier aircraft.
- The aircraft can airdrop paratroops and loads, and also be used for casualty or medical evacuation.
- The C-295 can perform special missions as well as disaster response and maritime patrol duties.

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GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

29th October 2024 (10 Topics)

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Airbus C295 Aircraft Project

About the Plant

Fact Box: About Airbus C295 aircraft

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GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

Airbus C295 Aircraft Project

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