{"id":53059,"date":"2025-08-16T22:32:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T17:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allgujaratnews.in\/?p=53059"},"modified":"2025-08-16T22:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T17:02:22","slug":"aircraft-factory-in-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allgujaratnews.in\/en\/aircraft-factory-in-gujarat\/","title":{"rendered":"Aircraft factory in Gujarat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>28 October 2024<br \/>\nThe Tata-Airbus plant at the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara was inaugurated on 30 October.<\/p>\n<p>Vadodara-based Tata Advanced Systems has developed this aircraft under a joint venture with Airbus, a European aerospace, defense and commercial aircraft, helicopter etc. manufacturer, developed in partnership with three countries.<\/p>\n<p>Under this project, 16 aircraft fully manufactured in India will be given to the Air Force, while 40 aircraft will be manufactured and assembled by Tata in India.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ministry of Defense, the C-295 MW aircraft will replace the old AVRO aircraft of the Indian Air Force. This aircraft has a door at the rear. Which can be used to land paratroopers (troops) and cargo by sea.<\/p>\n<p>The aircraft to be inducted into the Indian Air Force are.<br \/>\nThe Tata-Airbus project involves 13,400 detailed parts, 4600 sub-assemblies and seven major assemblies in India.<\/p>\n<p>Tata has signed an agreement with 125 small companies from seven states for this project. From which various types of spare parts will be procured for the aircraft.<br \/>\nThis project will create direct employment for 600 specialists. While 3000 jobs will be created indirectly. For this, 240 engineers will be trained at the Airbus factory in Spain.<br \/>\nArmed\/Land ISR- According to the Airbus.com website, this Airbus is also used as an airborne radar. Which can be used in near-air-support operations.<br \/>\nIt is also an efficient tool for extinguishing forest fires, which works as a water bomber.<br \/>\nThis aircraft also helps the Navy, it proves useful for long periods between sea battles.<br \/>\nC-295 is also useful for airborne early warning, it gives a complete 360-degree picture of the airspace.<br \/>\nIt has a removable refueling kit for air-to-air refueling. With which up to 6000 kg of fuel can be replaced.<\/p>\n<p>It is also useful in VIP transportation, as it has a palletized VIP-seat module.<\/p>\n<p>It is also useful in medical emergencies. It can carry 24 stretchers and seven medical assistants.<\/p>\n<p>Tata and Airbus will manufacture C-295 MW cargo aircraft for the Indian Air Force at this plant.<\/p>\n<p>This project will embody the spirit of &#8216;Make in India, Make for the World&#8217;. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that this project will write a new history in the relations between India and Spain. India&#8217;s defense and space capabilities will increase.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first project of manufacturing aircraft in India for the Indian Air Force by a private aircraft manufacturing company. A total of Rs 21,935 crore will be spent on this project.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while laying the foundation stone in Vadodara, Gujarat, said that &#8220;India is increasing its strength with Make in India, Make for the Globe&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation stone of this project was laid in October two years ago and it is being inaugurated today.<\/p>\n<p>Vadodara and its surrounding areas will become the hub of the aerospace industry. The aircraft manufactured here will also be exported abroad in the future. This project will give a new direction to the relations between India and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership of Tata and Airbus will contribute to India&#8217;s aerospace industry. It will open the door for many new European companies. This will start a new chapter in India&#8217;s defense and aerospace sector.<\/p>\n<p>Spain is an important part of the Airbus consortium. Which represents European values. These values include cooperation, modernity and development.<\/p>\n<p>Spain is committed to remain a reliable strategic partner of India. He expressed confidence that this project will create a new generation of highly skilled engineers and technicians.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>28 October 2024 The Tata-Airbus plant at the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara was inaugurated on 30 October. 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