The EADS CASA C-295 is a tactical transport aircraft, designed for the movement of personnel and cargo within military conditions. Accordingly, it can be operated from austere airstrips with minimal reliance on ground support infrastructures; it can reportedly be operated on soft ground without major issues even when heavily loaded.

Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet.

2024年10月29日 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (October 28) inaugurated a plant in Vadodara, where Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) will manufacture the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was also present in Gujarat, with the two leaders having laid the foundation stone of the Final Assembly Line (FAL ...

2024年11月12日 · The induction of C-295 aircraft into IAF will give a fillip to the aerospace ecosystem of the country, marking the beginning of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" in private sector production of transport aircraft in India.

2025年2月2日 · Agra, India – The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the induction of its first C-295 medium transport aircraft at the Air Force Station in Agra. This new addition to the IAF's fleet promises to bolster the Central Air Command's operational capabilities and enhance its response to various challenges.

2023年7月25日 · In collaboration with renowned European aviation giant Airbus, the manufacturing process for the C-295 transport aircraft has been initiated at TATA Group’s Hyderabad facility. This cutting-edge aircraft will replace the ageing Avro fleet currently utilized by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

2023年9月25日 · The Indian Air Force (IAF) Monday inducted the first C-295 transport aircraft in a formal ceremony at the Hindan Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh, days after it received the delivery of the aircraft at the Airbus facility in Seville, Spain.

2023年9月25日 · The C-295, with a carrying capacity of nine tonnes, can transport up to 71 troops or 50 paratroopers, airdrop cargo, be deployed for medical evacuation, and take off and land in short and unpaved...

2023年10月6日 · India’s first C-295 aircraft, formally inducted into IAF. The C-295s will gradually replace IAF’s ageing Avro 748 fleet in 2030-31 period. Manufacturer – Airbus Defense and Space. Maximum Speed – 260 knots. Features. Missions covers from carrying troops and cargo to maritime patrol to signals intelligence and medical evacuation.

India is expected to become the world’s largest operator of C-295 aircraft once all deliveries are completed. The C-295 will play a vital role in enhancing the IAF’s transport capabilities. It will replace the IAF’s aging Avro-748 fleet, which has been in service for over five decades.