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The Wings India 2026 International
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Aviation Exhibition held in Hyderabbad
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at the end of January 2026 became a
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landmark moment for both Indian and
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Russian civil aviation.
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At this event, Russia's United Aircraft
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Corporation, part of the Rosstec State
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Corporation, and the Indian private
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aviation company Flamingo Aerospace,
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officially launched a strategic
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As Altitude Addicts, the YouTube channel
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producing this analysis notes, "The
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announcement went beyond symbolism with
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the signing of a preliminary agreement
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covering the supply of six E114300
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The signing ceremony took place at
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Bempetit airport, one of the key
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aviation hubs in the Indian state of
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This location underscored the regional
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focus of the agreement and highlighted
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Hyderabad's growing importance in
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India's aviation ecosystem.
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The partnership marks a concrete step
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toward deeper industrial and
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technological cooperation between India
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and Russia in civil aviation.
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According to representatives from both
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companies, the cooperation is designed
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to respond to India's rapidly rising
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demand for regional air transport.
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More importantly, it lays the foundation
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for long-term and sustainable aviation
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initiatives rather than a one-off
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aircraft sale. Altitude Addicts
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emphasizes that this long-term framing
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is what makes the agreement
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strategically significant.
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India has emerged as a natural center
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for this cooperation because its
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aviation market is among the fastest
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growing in the world.
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Passenger traffic has been increasing at
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an average annual rate of around 11%
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making India the third largest aviation
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This rapid growth has created an urgent
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need for new aircraft especially in the
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regional and short hall segments.
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Governmentbacked initiatives such as the
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UDAM program have further intensified
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this demand by promoting connectivity to
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remote and underserved regions. These
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policies favor aircraft that can operate
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reliably from shorter runways with
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limited ground infrastructure.
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At the same time, India has been
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encouraging technology transfer and
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domestic capability building as part of
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its broader industrial strategy.
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Within this environment, the partnership
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between UAC and Flamingo Aerospace
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carries particular weight. It is not
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simply about acquiring airplanes, but
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about embedding industrial know-how and
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operational competence inside India's
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aviation sector. This dual focus aligns
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closely with national priorities on both
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At the center of the agreement is the
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a modern regional turborop that traces
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its lineage to the original L114, but
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has been extensively redesigned.
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The aircraft has been updated to meet
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current safety, efficiency, and
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operational standards while preserving
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the robustness that defined the original
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It is intended as a practical solution
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for contemporary regional aviation
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The aircraft is configured to carry
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around 68 passengers over distances of
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One of its key advantages is the ability
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to operate from airfields with short
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runways and minimal infrastructure.
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For a country with diverse geography and
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many developing regional airports, this
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capability is especially valuable.
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features modern avionics, updated
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onboard systems, and a high share of
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domestically produced components.
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It is powered by the latest turborop
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from the longrunning TV7 family,
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From this point onward, it is best
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understood simply as the aircraft's new
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generation domestic turborop engine,
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avoiding unnecessary repetition.
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According to UAC, this propulsion system
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delivers strong performance in demanding
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climates while keeping operating costs
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competitive. These characteristics
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position the aircraft as a realistic
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alternative to other regional turborops
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currently offered on the global market.
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Altitude Addicts highlights that cost
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resilience and ruggedness remain
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decisive factors for regional airlines.
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The agreement signed in Hyderabbad is
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explicitly preliminary in nature. It
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covers the planned delivery of six
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aircraft with first deliveries expected
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Rather than a final contract, it
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represents a formal commitment to move
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toward a full commercial agreement.
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The final contract will be concluded
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after regulatory approvals are secured
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and detailed commercial terms are
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Signing this preliminary agreement at a
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major international air show sends a
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clear signal to the market about the
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seriousness of both partners'
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It also reflects the growing
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international visibility of Russianbuilt
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A defining feature of the partnership is
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its scope. Beyond aircraft deliveries,
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UAC will provide Flamingo Aerospace with
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a detailed road map for developing
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aviation capabilities within India. This
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road map covers far more than routine
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It includes gradual capability building
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and aircraft assembly, modification,
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maintenance, repair, and overhaul. It
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also involves the creation of the
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necessary infrastructure to support
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long-term operation of the fleet. Over
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time, Flamingo Aerospace is expected to
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evolve from a customer into a localized
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This approach closely matches India's
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broader ambition to strengthen its
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domestic aviation ecosystem
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by developing local expertise and
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skilled jobs. The partnership supports
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self-reliance while maintaining
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international cooperation.
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As Altitude Addicts points out, this
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blend of sovereignty and collaboration
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is increasingly common in modern
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During the signing ceremony, Flamingo
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Aerospace founder and chief executive
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officer Subhakar Papula emphasized the
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broader vision behind the agreement. He
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described the partnership as the
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beginning of a new era for regional
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aviation in India, combining advanced
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aircraft with the creation of
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sustainable industrial capabilities and
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From the Russian side, United Aircraft
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Corporation Chief Executive Officer
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Vadim Bedca highlighted the exceptional
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growth dynamics of the Indian market. He
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noted that India's aviation sector is
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expanding faster than any other major
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market, creating favorable conditions
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for long-term commercial success. Both
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leaders stressed that this agreement
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represents a starting point rather than
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Wings India 2026 also marked one of the
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first major international showcases of
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Aviation professionals, airline
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executives, and policymakers were able
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to directly assess the aircraft's design
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and operational potential.
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This exposure was critical for building
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confidence ahead of export discussions.
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Before appearing on the international
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stage, the aircraft completed an
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extensive certification and flight test
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campaign in Russia. These tests
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confirmed airworthiness and demonstrated
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readiness for commercial service.
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They also reinforce the credibility of
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the platform in front of foreign
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Industry analysts view the UAC Flamingo
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Aerospace Partnership as a meaningful
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signal of deepening Russia India
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cooperation in civil aviation.
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Rather than focusing narrowly on sales,
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the agreement prioritizes technology
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transfer, workforce development, and
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industrial collaboration.
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This broader scope increases its
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For India, the benefits include stronger
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regional connectivity and the
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development of domestic aviation
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For Russia, the partnership opens a
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pathway into one of the world's most
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dynamic aviation markets.
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Observers suggest this model could be
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replicated in other emerging markets
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In conclusion, the agreement between
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Flamingo Aerospace and United Aircraft
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Corporation represents far more than a
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routine commercial deal. It is a
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strategic step toward building a durable
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regional aviation ecosystem in India.
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The initial six E114300
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aircraft are only the first stage of
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what could become a much broader and
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longerlasting collaboration across
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Asia's regional aviation landscape.
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