HAL Signs MoU With Russia's PJSC-UAC To Produce Passenger Aircraft SJ-100 In India

Last Updated:October 28, 2025, 14:05 IST

HAL and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed a MoU to produce for the first time a passenger aircraft, the SJ-100, in India.

The agreement was inked in Moscow on Monday, according to a press release by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). (Image: ANI)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to produce for the first time a passenger aircraft, the SJ-100, in India. The agreement was inked in Moscow, according to a press release by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

As per the details shared by HAL, “HAL and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) Russia signed an MoU for production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025."

What Is SJ-100?

Currently in operation with more than 16 commercial airline operators, the SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft. Over 200 such aircraft have already been produced.

Under the new arrangement, HAL will have the rights to manufacture the SJ-100 for India’s domestic customers. This is being witnessed as a crucial move for enhancing short-haul connectivity under the government’s UDAN scheme.

This collaboration represents the first time a “complete passenger" aircraft will be produced in India since the AVRO HS-748 project, which began in 1961 and ended in 1988.

The partnership between HAL and UAC reflects the mutual trust that the two organisations have developed over years of collaboration on aerospace projects, as per the press release.

The initiative is expected to help meet India’s growing aviation needs. Industry estimates suggest that over the next decade, the country will require more than 200 jets in this category to strengthen regional connectivity, along with an additional 350 aircraft to cater to the Indian Ocean region and nearby international tourist routes.

“The manufacturing of the SJ-100 aircraft marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Indian aviation industry. It’s a step towards fulfilling the dream of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in the civil aviation sector," the release said.

HAL said that the project is expected to boost local manufacturing, provide opportunities for private industry participation, and generate both direct and indirect employment across the aviation value chain.

(With agency inputs)

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