The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently approved a new variant of the Hindustan 228-201 LW aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
About the Hindustan 228-201 LW Aircraft –
It is a passenger aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
It has a maximum take-off weight of 5695 kgs with 19 passenger seating capacity.
The aircraft would fall in the Sub-5700 kg aircraft category.
Benefits —
It has reduced pilot qualification requirements enabling pilots with a commercial pilot license to fly the aircraft.
Enhanced availability of a pilot pool for the aircraft.
Reduced operational cost.
Reduced training requirements for flying and ground crew, including aircraft maintenance engineers.
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