Apogee Aerospace Places Rs 35,000 mn Order for 15 Amphibian Planes

12 Feb 2026 CW Team

The acquisition is expected to broaden Apogee’s service offerings and support the company’s logistics and transport capabilities across diverse environments. Amphibian aircraft provide flexibility for missions that require water landings, shorter runways or access to areas without established airstrips, which aligns with rising demand for versatile regional connectivity. The manufacturer, AAI, will deliver a batch of 15 aircraft under the commercial contract and will coordinate certification and testing as part of the supply process. Local service providers are likely to see increased demand for parts and technical support as the fleet enters service.

The financial terms of the contract place the total value at Rs 35,000 mn, reflecting a substantial capital investment by Apogee. Industry analysts expect such purchases to stimulate ancillary demand for maintenance, ground support and pilot training services, while also signalling growth opportunities for suppliers in the aerospace supply chain. The move follows a trend of private sector investment in specialised aviation assets and underlines a focus on building multimodal transport capability.

Apogee will manage integration of the amphibian fleet into its operations and proceed with regulatory approvals and crew training ahead of induction. The transaction highlights cross-border procurement ties between Indian aviation firms and overseas manufacturers and may influence future procurement strategies among regional operators seeking flexible aircraft solutions. Stakeholders will monitor delivery schedules and compliance with bilateral procurement norms. Operators will assess operating costs and route economics before full deployment.

Apogee Aerospace (Apogee) has placed an order with Australia’s AAI for 15 amphibian aircraft in a deal valued at Rs 35,000 mn. The procurement was announced in a company statement and represents a major acquisition to expand Apogee's operational fleet. The order covers amphibian platforms capable of operating on water and land and is intended to augment the company’s capacity for coastal, riverine and remote area missions. The acquisition is expected to broaden Apogee’s service offerings and support the company’s logistics and transport capabilities across diverse environments. Amphibian aircraft provide flexibility for missions that require water landings, shorter runways or access to areas without established airstrips, which aligns with rising demand for versatile regional connectivity. The manufacturer, AAI, will deliver a batch of 15 aircraft under the commercial contract and will coordinate certification and testing as part of the supply process. Local service providers are likely to see increased demand for parts and technical support as the fleet enters service. The financial terms of the contract place the total value at Rs 35,000 mn, reflecting a substantial capital investment by Apogee. Industry analysts expect such purchases to stimulate ancillary demand for maintenance, ground support and pilot training services, while also signalling growth opportunities for suppliers in the aerospace supply chain. The move follows a trend of private sector investment in specialised aviation assets and underlines a focus on building multimodal transport capability. Apogee will manage integration of the amphibian fleet into its operations and proceed with regulatory approvals and crew training ahead of induction. The transaction highlights cross-border procurement ties between Indian aviation firms and overseas manufacturers and may influence future procurement strategies among regional operators seeking flexible aircraft solutions. Stakeholders will monitor delivery schedules and compliance with bilateral procurement norms. Operators will assess operating costs and route economics before full deployment.

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