Hindustan Aeronautics Limited partners Russia’s UAC to manufacture SJ-100 regional jets in India, aiming to cut defence reliance and challenge Airbus-Boeing dominance. After dominating the air in defence preparations, the government-controlled Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is tightening its belt to fly and soar high in the international aviation sector. It will partner with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture twin-engine, narrow-body commuter jets, the SJ-100, in India. It may also change the aviation sector and challenge the duopoly of Airbus and Boeing. How can HAL challenge Boeing, Airbus?

Source: dna January 30, 2026 13:21 UTC