Hindustan Aeronautics to Manufacture SJ-100 Aircraft

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for the production of SJ-100 civil passenger aircraft. The collaboration aims to boost India’s capability in passenger aircraft production, a move seen as significant for the country’s aviation industry. The SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft designed for short-haul flights. The aircraft can carry 103 passengers and has a flight range of approximately 3,530 km. From indiatvnews.com Video from @SputnikInt

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (#HAL) and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) #Russia, signed an #MoU for the production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in #Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025. Shri Prabhat Ranjan, HAL and Mr Oleg Bogomolov, PJSC UAC, Russia, signed the MoU in the presence of Dr D. K. Sunil, CMD, HAL and Mr Vadim Badekha, Director General, PJSC UAC. SJ-100 will be the game-changer for short-haul connectivity under the #UDANScheme in India. Under this arrangement, HAL will have the rights to manufacture #SJ100 #aircraft for domestic customers.

In a landmark step for the Indian civil aviation sector, HAL and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed an MoU for the production of SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The SJ-100 will be a game changer for short-haul connectivity under the UDAN Scheme and marks a major stride towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in civil aviation. SJ-100 will be the first complete passenger aircraft to be made in the country since the AVRO era. The manufacturing will also strengthen the private sector and create direct and indirect jobs in the aviation industry. Congratulations to HAL and other stakeholders.

HAL and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) Russia signed an MoU for production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025. Shri Prabhat Ranjan, HAL & Mr. Oleg Bogomolov, PJSC UAC, Russia, signed the MoU in the presence of Dr. D. K. Sunil, CMD, HAL & Mr. Vadim Badekha, Director General, PJSC UAC.