Mahindra's Five-Seat Aircraft To Launch Soon

Mahindra Aerospace said this week its new five-seat airplane, which would be India's first indigenous GA aircraft, is expected to fly for the first time next month. According to Indian news sources, the NM5-100 will sell for "20 percent less than a similar aircraft from Cessna." The company has been working for a several years in partnership with India's National Aerospace Laboratories to design the airplane, which is expected to meet FAR Part 23 standards. A larger version of the airplane also is in the works, which would seat 8 to 10.
Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Australia's Gippsland Aeronautics in 2010.
26/01/11 Mary Grady/AVweb

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jan 2011, New Jan 2011