Amphibian Aerospace Industries and Apogee Aerospace have joined forces to introduce the Albatross 2.0 amphibious aircraft in India, with an invesment up to Rs 500 crore in manufacturing, maintenance, and training infrastructure.

The collaboration aims to address operational gaps in coastal security, island logistics, and disaster response missions. The programme begins with a committed order of 15 aircraft worth approximately Rs 3,500 crore. The Albatross 2.0 is designed to consolidate roles currently managed by multiple platforms like fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and naval vessels, and can operate from land and sea, including wave heights of six to eight ft. The project aims to significantly enhance India’s capabilities in maritime operations and disaster management.

According to Wg Cdr MVN Sai (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director of Apogee Aerospace, the opportunity emerged from clear operational signals. “Engagements with prospective customers in the restricted category over the past two years indicate a clear operational gap that amphibious aviation can address,” Sai says. “In the first phase itself, services see a requirement for 20 to 30 aircraft to familiarise crews, develop SOPs, and formalise amphibious mission doctrines.”