MoU28 Oct 2025, 11:17 am
HAL and UAC Sign MoU in Moscow for Production of SJ-100: A Leap Towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in Civil Aviation
AI Summary
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) Russia have signed an MoU for production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in Moscow, Russia. This collaboration is a significant step towards fulfilling the dream of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in the civil aviation sector. Over the next ten years, the Indian aviation sector is expected to require over 550 jets in this category for regional connectivity and international tourist destinations. The manufacturing of the SJ-100 aircraft will strengthen the private sector and create direct and indirect jobs in the aviation industry.
Key Highlights
- HAL and UAC sign MoU for production of SJ-100 aircraft in Moscow
- SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft with over 200 units produced and operated by 16 commercial airline operators
- This collaboration is a step towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in the civil aviation sector
- Over 550 jets in this category are expected to be required over the next ten years for regional connectivity and international tourist destinations
- Manufacturing of SJ-100 aircraft will strengthen the private sector and create direct and indirect jobs in the aviation industry