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'We Should Have A Made-In-India Aircraft': Speaker On Local Manufacturing Vision

Addressing the issue of airfares, the speaker stated that there has been a "decrease... up to 43% in relative terms" when compared with the consumer price index. The speaker highlighted that capacity augmentation is the "real solution" to price surges during festivals like Diwali and Onam. On the topic of aviation fuel, the speaker noted that while some states have reduced taxes, others need to follow suit, citing Bihar's reduction to below 4%. The speaker also praised the UDAN scheme, noting that it will be "expanded for 10 more years" to cover 120 new destinations. Furthermore, the speaker revealed plans for "made-in-India aircraft" through potential collaborations with manufacturers like Embraer.

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