Haryana's Hisar is set to host India’s first private-sector manufacturing facility for trainer aircraft by the end of the year.Tamil Nadu-based Sakthi Group and Austria’s Diamond Aircraft Industries have partnered to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the DA40 NG trainer planes, catering to flight schools across the country, according to media reports.

Sakthi Aircraft Industry, a joint venture between the two entities, signed an initial agreement with the Aero Club of India to supply 200 DA40 NG aircraft to flying training organisations (FTOs).

The first 50 aircraft will be imported as complete knocked-down (CKD) kits from Austria and Canada, while the remaining 150 will be assembled in India. The facility at Hisar Aerodrome is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

The venture plans to produce up to 100 trainer aircraft annually, addressing the growing demand in India's rapidly expanding aviation market.

Sakthi Aircraft Industry aims to achieve 60-70% local component sourcing within five years, leveraging Indian suppliers who already work with aerospace giants like Airbus and Boeing.