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Airbus and Tata have completed the maiden flight of the first Indian-made C295 transport aircraft, marking a significant milestone in their 2021 deal to build 56 aircraft for the Indian air force. The test flight took place on June 10 from the Tata-run assembly line in India. A total of 40 C295 transports are set to be built in India under this agreement.
This development highlights India's growing capabilities in aircraft manufacturing and its efforts to modernize its air force with new transport aircraft. The C295 transport will play a crucial role in enhancing the Indian air force's logistics and transport capabilities.
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