The Indian government has begun initial talks with two local aerospace companies to begin development of an indigenous regional jet program. Mahindra & Mahindra and Taneja Aerospace & Aviation are in separate talks as the country seeks a partner for a planned regional jet that will begin the country’s drive to develop a modern and global aerospace industry.<\/p>\n
According to reports, the state controlled National Aerospace Laboratories is in early discussions with the companies and no further details have been released by them.<\/p>\n
The Indian government announced in 2011 a 40 billion-rupee plan to develop a 90 seat aircraft in order to form a globally competitive aerospace industry.<\/p>\n
The as yet unnamed Indian aircraft, China\u2019s ARJ-21, and the\u00a0 Mitsubishi Regional Jet will compete against the Bombardier CSeries and Embraer Regional Jet aircraft in the global regional jet marketplace.<\/p>\n
Mahindra, which is India\u2019s largest maker of sport-utility vehicles, bought two Australian aerospace companies in 2009 as part of a diversification program by the company. The company makes light aircraft, parts for Boeing 737s, Gulfstream business jets and Lockheed’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.<\/p>\n
Taneja, based in southern India, is a manufacturer of light aircraft and holds a rating for a locally developed and certified aircraft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Indian government has begun initial talks with two local aerospace companies to begin development of an indigenous regional jet program. Mahindra & Mahindra and Taneja Aerospace & Aviation are in separate talks as the country seeks a partner for a planned regional jet that will begin the country’s drive to develop a modern and … <\/p>\n