Remember the time when Made in USA or Made in France was written on every plane flying in the sky. But now that time has changed because now the roar of Made in India is going to echo in the sky. Yes, today India has done what no one had even imagined. India will now make its own passenger aircraft and that too in India. Now that dream is about to come true which has filled the whole of India with pride. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited i.e. HAL and our most trusted ally United Aircraft Corporation of Russia i.e. UAEC together made a big announcement. This partnership is not just an agreement, it is a new flight of unbreakable friendship between India and Russia and after hearing this, both Pakistan and America are shocked.
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First passenger aircraft to be manufactured in India after 1988
HAL said the SJ-100 project will mark an important milestone as it is the first time a complete passenger aircraft will be manufactured in India since the Avro HS-748 project ended in 1988. The company described the SJ-100 as a potential game-changer for short-range connectivity under the government’s UDAN scheme. Under this agreement, HAL will get the rights to manufacture SJ-100 for Indian customers, thereby contributing to the goal of improving regional air connectivity in smaller cities.
SJ-100 aircraft
The SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft designed for short-range flights. More than 200 of these jets have already been produced and are operated by more than 16 commercial airlines worldwide. This aircraft can carry 103 passengers and has a flying range of approximately 3,530 kilometers. It is known for its low operating costs and ability to perform efficiently in a wide range of climates from -55°C to 45°C.
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India-Russia partnership
The signing of this MoU comes ahead of the expected visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India for the India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025. The agreement reflects the strong strategic and economic ties between the two countries, even as global geopolitical tensions remain. The partnership comes at a time when India is deepening its ties with Russia despite growing US pressure and tariffs associated with continued purchases of Russian oil.