By: Suman Sharma
India’s premiere aircraft manufacturing public sector unit (PSU) – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will showcase its indigenous products and technologies centered on the theme ‘Innovate. Collaborate. Lead’ at Aero India 2025 beginning February 10, 2025 at Airforce Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru.
“HAL’s indigenously designed and developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will be at the center stage. Various innovative products conceived and developed by HAL R&D (research and development) Divisions in the area of avionics, mechanical systems, engines and aerospace for manned and unmanned aircraft will also be the highlight at HAL stall”, says Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL.
The HAL manufactured LUH, Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 Simulator, scaled models of LCA Mk1A fighter, LCA Mk1 Trainer, Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, HTT-40, LCH and ALH Mk IV are some of the expected star attractions at HAL’s indoor pavilion, along with the scaled models of Hindustan 228 and its amphibian variant, while the outdoor display adjacent to HAL stall, will comprise the LCA Mk 1A and HJT 36. HTT-40, LCA Mk 1 Trainer, Hindustan 228, Do-228 and LUH on static display.
The flying display will witness the unique LCA Mk 1A formation, HJT 36, HTT-40 and LUH.
The central theme of the India Pavilion is ‘Flight of Self Reliance’. A functional full-scale engineering demonstrator of Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior will be the highlight of the India Pavilion along with Advanced Light Helicopter Next Generation (ALH NG) and RUAV. ALH NG will be placed in front of the India Pavilion to signify HAL’s entry into civil aviation. For the first time, a 1:1 model of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will also be placed at the pavilion. There will also be sections for new technologies and future marquee products.
HAL’s indoor pavilion will showcase state-of-the-art avionics systems like Mission Management System, Digital Map Generator, Data Lite-Communication System, IFF & CIT, Indigenous Communication Complex with Audio Management System, Audio Warning System, SCDLU, Radio Control Panels etc. Also, the advanced Flight Control Actuators and electro mechanical systems like Active Side Stick Control will also be on display.
Static models of actual HTSE-1200 and GTEG-60 engines will be showcased displaying their technological challenges and innovation. An exclusive aerospace corner with scaled models of Cryogenic Engine CE-20, GSLV Mk III and Chandrayaan-3 will showcase HAL’s capabilities and role in the aerospace industry.
HAL will promote indigenously built platforms to visiting defence delegations and hold business meetings with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and customers besides signing agreements and contracts with its business partners for various projects.
