India gets its first C-295 Aircraft from Spain; All you need to know about ‘world's most versatile aircraft’

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In a significant boost to the Indian Air Force, India got its first C-295 multi-role aircraft from Spain. Hailed as the ‘world's most versatile aircraft’, the Airbus C-295 will strengthen tactical airlift capabilities of IAF. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on September 13 received the aircraft’s keys in a ceremonial event. IAF Chief also took stock of the new aircraft and tried his hands at flying ‘versatile big bird.’ Speaking on the momentous occasion, Indian Envoy to Spain Dinesh Patnaik said that this deal will enhance Aerospace ecosystem. The aircraft is the first of 16 C-295 that will be produced in Spain and the remaining 40 will be made in India. The IAF chief was personally involved in contracts at important stages as Dy Chief of Air Staff where he led the contract negotiations. All 56 aircraft will be installed with an indigenous Electronic Warfare Suite and will give a boost to aerospace ecosystem in India. The programme will also provide a major boost to the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' of the Government. The project is expected to augment domestic aviation manufacturing resulting in reduced import dependence and an expected increase in exports. The aircraft is going to be inducted officially in India at a ceremony at Hindon Airbase on September 25.

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