The HS 748 AVRO joined the inventory of Indian Airforce in early 60s. IAF now wants to replace the ageing fleet of this transport aircraft. The effort to find a replacement for AVRO began around six years ago when Indian Airforce got the nod to procure 56 new transport aircrafts. Airbus proposed to make C295 in partnership with Tatas. Airbus C295 is a new gen tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment. Now the AVRO story has a new twist with reports that Hindustan Aeronautical Limited has proposed an improved AVRO with fresh engines and avionics that could extend their service for almost two decades.