HAL-made Dornier 228 aircraft can now be used in Europe
NEW DELHI: In a first, a made-in-India plane can now be used for commercial regional flights in Europe. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had in end of 2017 given type certification (TC) for Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s (HAL)-made Dornier 228. This paved the way for the multi-purpose light transport aircraft to be used for civilian flights by regional operators in the country.
Now European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has accepted DGCA certification for this plane. “Now the Dornier can be used for commercial use in Europe also. This is a big achievement for our make in India program,” DGCA chief Arun Kumar told TOI.
