SFO Technologies Unveils Power Distribution System for Indigenous SARAS MKII Aircraft
SFO Technologies, part of NeST Group, has unveiled and handed over the first airworthy Primary Power Distribution System (PPDS) for SARAS MKII, India's first indigenous 19-seater passenger aircraft. Developed jointly with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, the PPDS manages electrical power from the aircraft's twin turboprop engines and includes smart monitoring for real-time health checks. The handover ceremony in Kochi marked a significant step in advancing India's civil aviation and 'Make in India' initiatives.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 17 Sept, 12:31 pm. Other outlets followed.