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India Could Manufacture Its Own Civilian Aircraft Within Two Years, Says Minister Naidu
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 10:11
India Could Manufacture Its Own Civilian Aircraft Within Two Years, Says Minister Naidu
- •Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that India could produce its own Make in India civilian aircraft within the next two years.
- •Speaking at the IFQM symposium in Delhi, Naidu emphasized the need for India to move beyond making just components and military aircraft.
- •The initial manufacturing effort will be launched through a joint venture as a stepping stone toward full indigenous production.
- •Global aviation giants Airbus and Boeing are increasingly supporting Indian MSMEs, recognizing the strategic advantages of India's aerospace ecosystem.
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Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated that India could manufacture its own civilian aircraft within the next two years, moving beyond component and military manufacturing through a joint venture partnership.
Airbus and Boeing are actively supporting Indian MSMEs because they recognize the strategic advantages that India currently offers within the aerospace sector.
According to Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha, India is estimated to require 25,000 additional pilots by 2035, necessitating the issuance of around 2,500 commercial pilot licences annually.
