France and India Launch Aeronautics Cluster Initiative

France and India are set to enhance their strategic partnership by establishing an aeronautics cluster and an Indo-French campus for professional training in aerospace. French Ambassador Thierry Mathou announced that 55% of French exports to India, totaling 2.7 billion euros in the first half of 2024, are in the aeronautical sector. The collaboration aims to support India's goal of decarbonizing transport through the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply chain. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu emphasized India's position as one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets, projecting domestic air passenger traffic to reach 300 million by 2030. The initiatives reflect a commitment to deepening ties between the two nations across various sectors, including defense and aerospace. Specific details about the aeronautics cluster are still being finalized.