New acquisition to replace aging CN235 and C212, with deliveries starting in 2026.

Delivery marks expansion of Angola’s multirole airlift and maritime monitoring capabilities

The government of the Central American country, which does not have an air force, is expected to pay around US$187 million for the aircraft

New facility to produce 40 of 56 tactical transport turboprops ordered by the Indian Air Force

Turboprop aircraft will be used in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance missions replacing P-3 Orion and CN-235 planes

Air Force of the South American country has already operated three aircraft of the type since 2014

Aircraft will replace the old Avro 748 and will have part of the order manufactured in India from 2026

Aircraft will replace the CASA CN235-100 that have been in service since 1994

Tactical aircraft completed first flight on May 5 from Airbus facilities in Seville, Spain

Order for 56 turboprops will see most aircraft manufactured in India