India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a deal with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture the SJ-100 commuter jet in India. The twin-engine, narrow-body jet seats around 100 passengers and is already in service with over 200 units worldwide. The partnership marks India’s return to passenger aircraft production after the AVRO HS-748 ended in 1988. As India’s aviation market expands rapidly, the project aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing. However, experts note that commercial aircraft production remains one of the world’s most complex and competitive industries.
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