India and the European Union have signed a working arrangement in the field of industrial aviation production on Friday, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and aligning manufacturing with global safety standards, a government statement showed.
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The agreement between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to support industrial collaboration, including ‘Make in India’ initiatives aligned with European norms.
The arrangement will facilitate projects such as the assembly of Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 helicopters in Karnataka, marking a key step in deepening aerospace manufacturing ties between the two sides.
The development follows the EU-India Summit in January 2026, where civil aviation safety was identified as a priority area under the Strategic Joint Agenda. Both sides are seeking to scale up cooperation to ensure high standards of aviation safety.
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The working arrangement was signed on March 23, ahead of a regional workshop held in New Delhi from March 24 to 26 under the EU–South Asia Aviation Partnership Programme. The event brought together aviation regulators, airlines and industry stakeholders to strengthen operational collaboration.
The workshop, organised by EASA in partnership with DGCA and supported by European aircraft manufacturer ATR, focused on sharing operational experience and addressing common challenges facing the aviation sector.
Discussions also covered day-to-day flight operations and regional issues, underscoring the need for continued engagement between regulators and industry to enhance safety and performance.
The initiatives reflect the EU’s broader push to deepen engagement with India and South Asia in advancing aviation safety standards, regulatory cooperation and sustainable sectoral growth.
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The agreement between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to support industrial collaboration, including ‘Make in India’ initiatives aligned with European norms.
The arrangement will facilitate projects such as the assembly of Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 helicopters in Karnataka, marking a key step in deepening aerospace manufacturing ties between the two sides.
The development follows the EU-India Summit in January 2026, where civil aviation safety was identified as a priority area under the Strategic Joint Agenda. Both sides are seeking to scale up cooperation to ensure high standards of aviation safety.
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The working arrangement was signed on March 23, ahead of a regional workshop held in New Delhi from March 24 to 26 under the EU–South Asia Aviation Partnership Programme. The event brought together aviation regulators, airlines and industry stakeholders to strengthen operational collaboration.
The workshop, organised by EASA in partnership with DGCA and supported by European aircraft manufacturer ATR, focused on sharing operational experience and addressing common challenges facing the aviation sector.
Discussions also covered day-to-day flight operations and regional issues, underscoring the need for continued engagement between regulators and industry to enhance safety and performance.
The initiatives reflect the EU’s broader push to deepen engagement with India and South Asia in advancing aviation safety standards, regulatory cooperation and sustainable sectoral growth.
