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India's Mehair Adds Sirius Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft to New Fleet Plans
The Mumbai-based seaplane operator is already committed to converting Cessna Caravans to hydrogen and operating Jekta's PHA-ZE 100 electric seaplane
Sirius Jet hydrogen-powered aircraft
Sirius Aviation says it has made a breakthrough into the Indian market through its deal with local seaplane operator Mehair. (Image: Sirius Aviation)

Indian seaplane operator Mehair has confirmed a provisional sales agreement for up to 100 of Sirius Aviation’s in-development hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft. The deal announced this week covers firm orders for 50 of the aircraft and options for another 50, which Sirius said are collectively worth $400 million (implying a per-aircraft price tag of $4 million).

According to the Swiss start-up, Mumbai-based Mehair will “oversee” the assembly of 50 of the aircraft in India, as well as 1,400 hydrogen “fan jet” propulsion units, 50 fuel cell powertrains, and 10 hydrogen generation units. Sirius has not said how it expects to establish production in India.

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