In a major landmark in developing a civil aircraft in India, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully carried out the Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials  of the Hindustan-228 (VT-KNR) aircraft for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA)  Type Certification. This aircraft could be utilised successfully by civil operators and State Governments for their intra and inter-state connectivity with seamless support towards training, maintenance and logistics.

Commenting on development, Sajal Prakash, CEO of Hindustan Aeronautics’s Accessories Complex said,  “This is a major milestone for the first fixed wing Made-in-India civil aircraft in India.  It is a step forward towards strengthening regional air connectivity.”  The test of the 19-seater aircraft was conducted on Sunday as part of 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day celebrations at HAL’s Kanpur facility, officials said here on Monday. The Hindustan Aeronautics’ Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, has been in the business of transport and trainer aircraft for defence customers. The Division has ventured into the manufacturing of Hindustan-228 aircraft to support the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN).

The Hindustan-228 is a 19-seat multirole utility aircraft built for various applications such as VIP transport, passenger transport, air ambulance, flight inspection roles, cloud seeding, and recreational activities like Para jumping, aerial surveillance, photography and cargo applications.

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