Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu hosted France’s Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot and delegation in New Delhi, timing perfectly with President Macron’s impending state trip. Conversations revolved around elevating bilateral aviation collaboration.
In an X update, Naidu conveyed his honor in the pre-visit huddle, where they explored avenues to reinforce long-standing ties via enhanced flight networks.
Priorities included teamwork on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and futuristic air mobility tech to navigate urbanization hurdles and booming demand for travel.
Naidu commended PM Modi’s strategic vision propelling India towards aviation supremacy, positioning joint skill-building and training with France as vital.
Boasting one of the fastest-expanding aviation landscapes worldwide, India hosted global players including France at Wings India 2026 for discourses on connectivity, sustainability, and MRO.
Critical to the mix is SAF’s role in curbing emissions as a viable green alternative, complemented by drone-enabled and e-VTOL urban solutions.
This parley builds on a rich tapestry of cooperation in fighters like Rafale, commercial aviation, and aerospace, heralding a new chapter of mutual aviation excellence.