French Envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain on March 31 assured that despite pandemic, all 36 Rafale jets will be handed over to India by 2022 as per contract. “It's a matter of great pride, we've been able to deliver on schedule and even ahead of schedule in spite of Covid-19. Right now 21 Rafale delivered to India, 11 already ferried to India, 3 are right now being ferried and 5 extra will be ferried by end of April,” said Emmanuel Lenain in Kochi. He added, “Total in 2022, the 36 aircraft will have been delivered as per contract.”