Indian aircraft maker predicts big demand for Russian Sukhoi passenger jets

State-backed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited believes the superjets will be ideal for improving regional connectivity

India’s state-backed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) expects massive demand for Russian Sukhoi superjets as the South Asian nation boosts regional connectivity, its top official has said.

HAL entered into a joint venture with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to manufacture SJ-100 superjets, on the sidelines...