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flag India and Russia launch joint jet project to boost regional flights and local manufacturing.

flag India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has formed a joint venture with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to manufacture the Sukhoi SJ-100 regional jet in India, with plans to begin leasing 10 to 20 aircraft within 18 months and start local production in three to four years. flag The deal, announced at the Wings India 2026 exhibition, supports India’s UDAN regional connectivity scheme and the 'Make in India' initiative. flag HAL also signed a contract to sell 10 Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans. flag In related developments, Russia’s UEC confirmed readiness for serial deliveries of the TV7-117ST-01 engine for the IL-114-300 aircraft, which has logged nearly 3,000 flight hours and offers improved fuel efficiency.

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