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AAI and Apogee Aerospace collaborate to advance amphibious aviation in India

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AAI and Apogee Aerospace collaborate to advance amphibious aviation in India
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Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) and Apogee Aerospace have entered into a strategic collaboration to establish amphibious aviation as a critical capability for India, centred on the Albatross 2.0 amphibious aircraft platform. The Albatross 2.0 is the worldโ€™s first FAA- or EASA-certified transport-category amphibious aircraft above 19 seats, with a capacity of up to 28 seats, approved for registered passenger transport operations. As part of the partnership, Apogee Aerospace has been appointed AAIโ€™s exclusive authorised representative for the Indian subcontinent in the restricted category, covering defence and government requirements. The collaboration spans maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training and capability development, simulation, end-to-end systems integration for aircraft militarisation, and the establishment of tail-section manufacturing in India to support AAIโ€™s global supply chain. Commenting on the partnership, Khoa Hoang, executive chairman, and Gopi Reddy, president and CEO of AAI, said that the Albatross 2.0 offers a fully certified transport-category platform that can immediately address the needs of Indiaโ€™s military, paramilitary forces, government agencies, and strategic civil aviation. They added that partnering with Apogee enables a deeper focus on industrialisation, systems integration, skills development, and long-term sovereign capability beyond aircraft delivery. Under the agreement, Apogee Aerospace has placed an order for 15 Albatross 2.0 aircraft, representing an estimated programme value of Rs 3,500 crore. The company will also invest up to Rs 500 crore to set up tail-section manufacturing, MRO facilities, training and simulation infrastructure, and advanced systems integration capabilities in India. Through the collaboration, AAI and Apogee aim to position India as a global hub for amphibious aircraft manufacturing, sustainment, training, and exports, aligned with the countryโ€™s long-term operational, industrial, and export objectives. Led by MVN Sai, Apogee Aerospace is an Indian aerospace and defence company focused on advanced aviation platforms, systems integration, and lifecycle support for defence, government, and strategic civil applications. AAI is a global FAA-certified aerospace original equipment manufacturer specialising in modern amphibious aircraft for military, civil, private, and government use worldwide.

T-Hub Launches Funding Programme For Defence And Aerospace Innovation

OutlookIndiaOutlookIndia ยท 1y ago
T-Hub Launches Funding Programme For Defence And Aerospace Innovation
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T-Hub, a start-up incubator, has launched the SIDBI-T-Hub Funding Programme to support the domestic defence and aerospace sectors. The company has also signed strategic MoUs with key industry players, including KAVACHH, IISSR, BDL, Collins Aerospace, and more. These collaborations aim to facilitate knowledge exchange, technological progress, and create an ecosystem for innovation. The funding programme will bridge the financial gap for emerging start-ups in these sectors, nurturing innovation and addressing national security needs. The National Defence and Aerospace Innovation Summit (DIAS) provided a platform for start-ups to showcase disruptive technologies and pitch ideas to experts and investors in the field.

French firm Starburst Accelerator SARL partners with IIT Madras to set up โ‚ฌ100M Startup Hub

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews ยท 1y ago
French firm Starburst Accelerator SARL partners with IIT Madras to set up โ‚ฌ100M Startup Hub
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French aerospace leader Starburst Accelerator is partnering with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish an innovative hub for startups in India's Aviation, Space, and Defence (ASD) sectors. The partnership, backed by a โ‚ฌ100 million investment, aims to create venture capital funds for ASD technology startups and drive technological innovations in the industry. Through the collaboration, startups will receive support, coaching, and mentoring to scale their businesses in the aerospace and defence sector. The initiative aims to make India a global hub for ASD innovation and support the growth of startups in the sector.

Deepinder Goyalโ€™s LAT Aerospace acquires Sharang Shakti

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Deepinder Goyalโ€™s LAT Aerospace acquires Sharang Shakti
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Deepinder Goyalโ€™s LAT Aerospace acquires Sharang Shakti Hybrid-electric regional aircraft maker LAT Aerospace has acquired Gurugram-based defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti, for an undisclosed amount. โ€œThis is our first move toward building indigenous defence capabilities alongside our long-term mission of developing next-generation civil aviation platforms from India,โ€ Goyal said in a LinkedIn post announcing the acquisition. Goyal added that civil aviation and defence are often viewed as separate sectors but the core technology stack is shared across autonomy, perception, sensing, navigation, guidance, and control systems. Goyal co-founded LAT Aerospace in early 2025 and has invested $20 million so far. The company is also in talks to raise another $50 million, according to media reports. Founded in 2023 by Karan Goyal, Chirag Singla, Gaurav Kumar, Jitendra Singh, and Rishabh Choudhary, Sharang Shakti develops anti-drone and aerial threat mitigation systems, including drone detection radar and interceptor technologies. With this acquisition, LAT Aerospace plans to strengthen its capabilities in autonomous systems, defence electronics, and aerospace-grade control technologies. LAT Aerospace is building hybrid-electric regional aircraft and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platforms aimed at improving regional air mobility. The company had announced its launch in 2024.

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