In a boost to its regional connectivity scheme, an assembly line for twin-engine L410-NG Czech-manufactured aircraft may soon be set up in India. The facility will further enable the transfer of technology, boosting the local aviation ecosystem.
Sakthi Aviation and Defence Systems Pvt Ltd, a flagship company under Sakthi Group, on Thursday announced at Wings India 2026 that they will bring the L 410-NG 19-seater aircraft to India from its Czech manufacturer, OMNIPOL Group.
The next-generation turboprop aircraft is expected to significantly strengthen India’s regional connectivity ambitions. As per the collaboration, OMNIPOL Group and Sakthi are assessing the modalities to set up a final assembly line in India, thereby enabling Transfer of Technology
(ToT).
The MoU was formalised by Dr M Manickam, Chairman, SADSPL, and Artem Movsesyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO of OMNIPOL Group, and was formally announced in the presence of Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu during the inaugural session of Wings India 2026 on Thursday.
Naidu also mentioned during his address at Wings India that the government is looking forward to strengthening its UDAN scheme. With this MoU, offering airlines an efficient and cost-effective platform for point-to-point regional operations, it is expected UDAN will get a further boost.
Additionally, the L 410 NG’s ability to operate from short and unprepared runways makes it ideally suited for connecting remote areas and unlocking new routes across the country.
As a multirole aircraft, the L 410 NG is also designed for a wide range of missions, including passenger transport, cargo operations, and special-purpose applications.
Manickam said, “A spacious cabin, enhanced payload capacity, long range, and modern avionics, the L 410 NG enables safe, efficient and uninterrupted regional operations—even in remote and underserved areas.”
By offering airlines an efficient, cost-effective aircraft tailored for India’s geography, this partnership will help bring more people, communities, and opportunities into the national aviation network, he said.
Artem Movsesyan, CEO OMNIPOL Group, said, “L 410 NG is well suited to revolutionise regional air travel in India given its versatility and capability for operating in diverse conditions.”
