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India to Manufacture Indigenous Civil Aircraft Within Two Years

November 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

India to manufacture fully indigenous civil aircraft within two years.
100 new airports and 200 heliports to be built under UDAN 2 by 2036.
Annual passengers have reached 250 million due to UDAN scheme.
Introduction of Digi Yatra technology reduces airport entry time.

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Strategic Implications

India's push for indigenous aircraft manufacturing may signal a significant shift in the country's aviation sector, potentially reducing dependence on foreign manufacturers. The expansion of airports and heliports under UDAN 2 could indicate a focus on improving connectivity and capacity, which may boost economic growth and competitiveness in the region.

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What Happened

New Airports and Heliports Planned Under UDAN 2 Initiative

India’s Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced that the country will manufacture a fully indigenous civil aircraft within two years and build 100 new airports and 200 heliports under the UDAN 2 initiative by 2036. The UDAN scheme has already brought air travel within the reach of the common man, with annual passengers reaching 250 million. The introduction of modern technology such as Digi Yatra has also improved passenger convenience at airports. This development was reported by Business Standard.

Source | Originally Published: November 12, 2026

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