Edited by Deepali Verma
The Indian Air Force’s renowned Sarang aerobatic team is preparing to light up the skies over Hussain Sagar Lake during the Wings India 2024, which is scheduled to take place from January 18 to 21, 2024, at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. The dazzling performance is expected to feature five cutting-edge helicopters, all of which are manufactured in Bharat by HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited). The leader of the aerial spectacle is Group Captain SK Mishra.
The performing team consists of Wing Commander Shridhar, Squadron Leader Avinash, and Wing Commander TVR Singh. During this, they will showcase their exceptional skills in the skies. Additionally, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is further gearing up to exhibit its cutting-edge indigenous civil platforms, the Hindustan-228 aircraft, and the upgraded ALH Dhruv civil helicopter at Wings India 2024.
CB Ananthakrishnan, CMD (Additional Charge), HAL, was vocal about the company’s commitment to fostering the ‘Made in India’ fixed-wing civil aircraft initiative, which works with a specific focus on enhancing regional connectivity across the country. He said, “HAL is actively promoting the initiative of ‘Made in India’ fixed-wing civil aircraft to accelerate regional connectivity in Bharat. The Company is benefiting from its strengths in manufacturing aircraft like Do-228 and HS-748 and expanding its capabilities to civil aircraft programs such as the Regional Transport Aircraft. HAL is actively engaged in pursuing collaborations for undertaking civil MRO activities.”
Leveraging on its expertise when it comes to manufacturing aircraft such as the Do-228 and HS-748, the aim of HAL aims is to extend its capabilities to civil aircraft programs which includes Regional Transport Aircraft.
Additionally, HAL is looking for collaborations to get involved in civil Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities. HAL is hopeful to have a dedicated presence at Hall A, Stall No. 25 during the event, where it will display the scale models of LUH (civil variant), Hindustan-228, ALH (civil variant), Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and accessories related to civil aircraft.
The strategic participation of HAL in Wings India 2024 goes beyond a mere display as the company plans to hold business meetings with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and customers.
