ShinMaywa seeking parts manufacture, MRO of US-2i in India

In a move to augment its network in India, Japan’s ShinMaywa is considering the at manufacture of parts and sub-assemblies besides part -manufacture of the full flight simulator of its US-2i amphibious aircraft in India. The Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard are seeking 12-18 of these search and rescue aircraft (SAR) to expand their reach and capability. The Japanese have offered to not only ‘Make in India’ but setting up MRO and re-exports. However, “There is still no clarity about the number of aircraft that will be manufactured in India and what components will be identified for export.”