03:34Moscow has pitched deeper aviation manufacturing ties with India, offering local production, technology partnerships and Russian aircraft as the two countries look to expand industrial cooperation.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said cooperation on regional aircraft could help India build new industrial capabilities.
"In essence, together with our Indian partners, we can open a new chapter in industrial cooperation and launch a large-scale initiative aimed both at developing new technological competencies and at ensuring transport security and connectivity between the regions of our countries," he said.
The proposal was presented on Thursday at INNOPROM.India in New Delhi, where Russian manufacturers showcased the Il-114-300 regional turboprop, SJ-100 jet and MC-21 medium-range airliner.
Alexander Grachev, General Director of Rostec's United Engine Corporation (UEC), also called for closer cooperation, saying existing facilities could support licensed production of Russian engines, including for aircraft being developed in India.
"These engines will be used both on Russian platforms and, possibly, on platforms that are currently under active design, including those in India."
Russia and India already have decades of aviation cooperation behind them. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has licence-produced Russian-designed MiG aircraft, Su-30MKI fighters and AL-31FP engines in India.
In January 2026, HAL and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed an agreement laying the groundwork for licensed production of the SJ-100 in India.
Aviation is one of several sectors where New Delhi and Moscow are pursuing deeper industrial ties, alongside rail transport, mining, fertilisers, energy, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing.
Bilateral trade reached a record 68.7 billion USD in the 2024-25 fiscal year, with Indian imports dominated by Russian crude oil and petroleum products. The two countries are targeting annual trade of 100 billion USD by 2030.
INNOPROM.India runs from September 9 to 11 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government representatives, manufacturers, technology companies, investors and industry organisations from both countries.
Ready for take-off - Russia pitches 'new chapter' in Indian aircraft production and tech ties
Moscow has pitched deeper aviation manufacturing ties with India, offering local production, technology partnerships and Russian aircraft as the two countries look to expand industrial cooperation.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said cooperation on regional aircraft could help India build new industrial capabilities.
"In essence, together with our Indian partners, we can open a new chapter in industrial cooperation and launch a large-scale initiative aimed both at developing new technological competencies and at ensuring transport security and connectivity between the regions of our countries," he said.
The proposal was presented on Thursday at INNOPROM.India in New Delhi, where Russian manufacturers showcased the Il-114-300 regional turboprop, SJ-100 jet and MC-21 medium-range airliner.
Alexander Grachev, General Director of Rostec's United Engine Corporation (UEC), also called for closer cooperation, saying existing facilities could support licensed production of Russian engines, including for aircraft being developed in India.
"These engines will be used both on Russian platforms and, possibly, on platforms that are currently under active design, including those in India."
Russia and India already have decades of aviation cooperation behind them. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has licence-produced Russian-designed MiG aircraft, Su-30MKI fighters and AL-31FP engines in India.
In January 2026, HAL and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed an agreement laying the groundwork for licensed production of the SJ-100 in India.
Aviation is one of several sectors where New Delhi and Moscow are pursuing deeper industrial ties, alongside rail transport, mining, fertilisers, energy, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing.
Bilateral trade reached a record 68.7 billion USD in the 2024-25 fiscal year, with Indian imports dominated by Russian crude oil and petroleum products. The two countries are targeting annual trade of 100 billion USD by 2030.
INNOPROM.India runs from September 9 to 11 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government representatives, manufacturers, technology companies, investors and industry organisations from both countries.
Moscow has pitched deeper aviation manufacturing ties with India, offering local production, technology partnerships and Russian aircraft as the two countries look to expand industrial cooperation.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said cooperation on regional aircraft could help India build new industrial capabilities.
"In essence, together with our Indian partners, we can open a new chapter in industrial cooperation and launch a large-scale initiative aimed both at developing new technological competencies and at ensuring transport security and connectivity between the regions of our countries," he said.
The proposal was presented on Thursday at INNOPROM.India in New Delhi, where Russian manufacturers showcased the Il-114-300 regional turboprop, SJ-100 jet and MC-21 medium-range airliner.
Alexander Grachev, General Director of Rostec's United Engine Corporation (UEC), also called for closer cooperation, saying existing facilities could support licensed production of Russian engines, including for aircraft being developed in India.
"These engines will be used both on Russian platforms and, possibly, on platforms that are currently under active design, including those in India."
Russia and India already have decades of aviation cooperation behind them. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has licence-produced Russian-designed MiG aircraft, Su-30MKI fighters and AL-31FP engines in India.
In January 2026, HAL and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed an agreement laying the groundwork for licensed production of the SJ-100 in India.
Aviation is one of several sectors where New Delhi and Moscow are pursuing deeper industrial ties, alongside rail transport, mining, fertilisers, energy, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing.
Bilateral trade reached a record 68.7 billion USD in the 2024-25 fiscal year, with Indian imports dominated by Russian crude oil and petroleum products. The two countries are targeting annual trade of 100 billion USD by 2030.
INNOPROM.India runs from September 9 to 11 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government representatives, manufacturers, technology companies, investors and industry organisations from both countries.