First Airbus C295 for India successfully completes its maiden flight

May 08, 2023

According to a statement, the tactical aircraft took off from Seville, Spain, on May 5 at 11.45 local time (GMT+1) and landed at 14.45...

C295 transport aircraft manufacturing: A big boost to development of defence industrial complex

Oct 30, 2022

"C295 manufacturing is the first Make in India aerospace programme in the private sector involving the full development of a complete industrial ecosystem; from...

'Birds of Goodness' executes 33rd humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

Apr 13, 2024

Two C17 aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force and two C295 aircraft belonging to the Egyptian Air Force participated in the airdrop operation.

Airbus C295 medium airlifter hits 300 orders landmark

Mar 13, 2024

The Airbus C295 medium airlifter has reached 300 orders, taking into account its different transport and mission versions, following the Republic of Kazakhstan's acquisition...

IAF takes delivery of second C295 transport aircraft

May 03, 2024

In September 2021, India formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the legacy Avro fleet of the IAF at a cost...

India formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft

Sep 24, 2021

New Delhi [India], September 24 : India has formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy...