Pawan Hans to Get 10 'Next Gen' Dhruv Helicopters; Air India Expands Fleet with Airbus, Boeing Deals

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News18•29-01-2026, 20:13
Pawan Hans to Get 10 'Next Gen' Dhruv Helicopters; Air India Expands Fleet with Airbus, Boeing Deals
- •HAL will deliver 10 advanced 'Next Gen' Dhruv helicopters to Pawan Hans, enhancing operations in difficult terrains.
- •The 'Next Gen' Dhruv features a powerful 'Shakti' engine, glass cockpit, night flying capability, and multi-role functionality.
- •Air India converts 15 A321neo orders to A321XLRs, enabling non-stop long-haul flights from smaller Indian cities.
- •Air India also orders 30 more fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft from Boeing, bringing its total order to 600.
- •The new aircraft aim to provide improved comfort, affordable international travel, and strengthen Air India's global presence.
Why It Matters: India's aviation sector sees significant growth with HAL's Dhruv helicopters and Air India's fleet expansion.
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