Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spain President Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Gujarat's Vadodara.
A total of 56 aircraft are there under the C-295 programme, of which 16 are being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain and the remaining 40 are to be made in India. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd is responsible for making these 40 aircraft in India. This facility will be the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2024
A total of 56 aircraft are there… pic.twitter.com/4jc2YTx2EC
Shortly before the inauguration, both leaders held a roadshow in Vadodara city during which they travelled in an open jeep and greeted people standing on both sides of the route. Both the leaders waved at the crowd gathered along the 2.5-km stretch of the route from the airport to the Tata aircraft complex.
Modi and Sanchez were greeted with performances by various artists showcasing India's rich culture as they proceeded towards the Tata Advanced Systems facility. The roadshow featured cultural performances along the route, showcasing local traditions and talents.
#WATCH | Vadodara, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, hold a roadshow, in Vadodara
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2024
The two leaders will inaugurate the Final Assembly Line Plant of C295 aircraft at Vadodara today
(Source: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/feyp6lNDbR
The joint inauguration of the TASL facility is the highlight of Sanchez's three-day visit to India. It is the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India, specifically for the C-295 aircraft.
The establishment of this facility marks a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing capabilities. It will encompass the entire ecosystem of aircraft production, from manufacturing and assembly to testing, qualification, and lifecycle maintenance. In addition to TASL, leading public sector units like Bharat Electronics and Bharat Dynamics, along with various private micro, small, and medium enterprises, will collaborate on this project.
Later today, Sanchez and Modi are scheduled to visit the historic Laxmi Vilas Palace for a bilateral meeting organised by the Ministry of External Affairs. They are expected to discuss various areas of cooperation between Sapin and India over lunch at the palace. Sanchez is scheduled to depart for Spain at around 12.30 AM on Wednesday, concluding his visit.
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