India, June 11 -- India on Wednesday conducted the maiden test-flight of country's first "Made in India" Airbus C295 military transport aircraft from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara.

The event marks a significant milestone for the country's aviation and defence manufacturing sectors, with the successful test flight representing a major leap forward for the C295 programme and the government's "Make in India" initiative.

"The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft's post production testing process," Airbus Defence said i...