Archive · 3 Aug 2025
India Receives Final Airbus C-295 Aircraft from Spain
India has received the final 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain, completing the initial phase of a deal for 56 total aircraft.
These planes, which can carry 5-10 tonnes, will replace older aircraft in the Indian Air Force.
The delivery happened ahead of schedule.
The remaining 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited, a first for private sector military aircraft assembly in the country.
India received the last of 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain.
The aircraft will replace the IAF's ageing Avro fleet.
The delivery occurred two months ahead of schedule.
The C-295 has a capacity of 5-10 tonnes.
The remaining 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India.
- Who
- Indian Ambassador and senior Indian Air Force officials.
- What
- India received the last of 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft.
- When
- The delivery was completed ahead of schedule.
- Where
- The aircraft was received in Seville, Spain.
- Why
- To strengthen India’s defence capabilities and modernize the IAF fleet.
- Aircraft Type
- Airbus C-295
- Total Contracted Aircraft
- 56
- Aircraft from Spain
- 16
- Aircraft to be Made in India
- 40
- Capacity
- 5-10 tonnes
- Flight Endurance
- Up to 11 hours
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India receives Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain
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