The first ‘Made in India’ Airbus C-295 rolled out of Tata’s Vadodara plant in May 2026, and its successful test flight in June marked a quiet turning point. This isn’t just one aircraft. It’s 40 being assembled locally, part of a $2.6 billion deal. But here’s what most people miss: this project is training India’s workforce, building MRO hubs in Dholera, and laying the groundwork for future passenger planes. The Civil Aviation Minister didn’t just talk about jets; he hinted at a future where your next domestic flight could be 100% Indian-made. That’s a big deal for jobs, tech transfer, and national pride. And it’s happening faster than expected.