Airbus and Tata team-up for Indian Air Force’s Avro replacement contract

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a cooperation agreement with Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) to submit a joint bid for a contract to replace the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Avro aircraft fleet.

The team is offering combat-proven Airbus C295 medium transport for the contract, which covers replacement of 56 Avro aircraft.

Under the terms of agreement, Airbus will supply the first 16 aircraft in 'fly-away' condition from its own final assembly line in the event of contract award.

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