HAL’s ‘Made in India’ civil aircraft carries out Ground Run and LSTT
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully carried out the Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials (LSTT) of the Hindustan-228 (VT-KNR) aircraft on Sunday, for DGCA ‘Type Certification’.
The event was part of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day celebrations at HAL’s Kanpur facility.
“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”, says Sajal Prakash, CEO of HAL’s Accessories Complex.
“The type certification will also enable HAL to get the international certification for the aircraft. The aircraft complies with the latest FAR 23 certification requirements,” said Indranil Chakraborty, Director, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
