First made-in-India C-295 transport aircraft completes maiden test flight
The first **made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft** successfully carried out its maiden test flight, marking a key milestone in India’s defence manufacturing programme. The aircraft is part of a larger contract between the Government of India and Airbus Defence and Space, implemented with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) as the Indian partner. Under the deal, a portion of the C-295 fleet is to be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain while the remaining aircraft are manufactured and assembled in India. The successful test flight demonstrates the growing capability of India’s private sector in complex aerospace manufacturing. The project is also a major step towards reducing dependence on imports and replacing the ageing Avro HS-748 fleet of the Indian Air Force. It is expected to generate skilled employment, build an ecosystem of suppliers, and strengthen indigenous design and maintenance capability over the long term.
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The C-295 aircraft recently in the news is primarily intended to replace which aircraft in the Indian Air Force fleet?
Answer: (c) Avro HS-748
The correct answer is (c) Avro HS-748.