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India’s Avro Replacement Could Be Problematic

India's first solely private-sector project could have trouble finding an acceptable number of competitors.

The Airbus C-295 might be the only qualified contender for India’s Avro 748 replacement project. (Photo: Airbus Defence & Space)

By Neelam Mathews

July 22, 2014

The new Indian government has re-issued the request for proposal (RFP) for 56 transport aircraft worth an estimated $2 billion, to replace the Indian Air Force’s aging Hawker Siddeley 748M twin turboprops, known as Avros. The final date for submission of bids is August 28. The contract is expected to be awarded late next year or in early 2016.

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