India and European Union (EU) sign working arrangement for industrial aviation production

Key facts

• India and the European Union (EU) signed a working arrangement in the field of industrial aviation production on 23 March 2026.
• The agreement between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) aims to align manufacturing with global safety standards.
• The arrangement facilitates the assembly of Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 helicopters in Karnataka under the Make in India initiative.
• Civil aviation safety was identified as a priority area under the Strategic Joint Agenda during the EU-India Summit in January 2026.
• A regional workshop was conducted in New Delhi from 24 to 26 March 2026 under the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Programme.
• The workshop was organised by EASA in partnership with DGCA and supported by the European aircraft manufacturer ATR.