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Shri Jayant Sinha Inaugurates Structural Assembly of HAL Do 228 Civil Variant
KANPUR. . The Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mr. Jayant Sinha inaugurated Structural Assembly of HAL–Do-228 (Civil variant) at HAL’s Kanpur facility yesterday. “We are keen to take forward our Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) and HAL has an important role to play in this”, he said. The Minister pointed out that there is a marker demand for at least 200 such aircraft and the government would conclude the contract with HAL once the first aircraft is rolled-out.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL said he expects the first aircraft to roll-out by April next year.“Our aim is to help the Government in its mission to provide affordable and sustainable air travel with access to various parts of India. As a proactive step in this direction HAL board sanctioned Rs. 100 crores for two civil variants though there is no firm order.
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries spoke on the occasion. Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, MP who was chief guest hailed HAL’s contribution to the defence sector and called upon employees to make this new venture a complete success.Mr. Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Accessories Complex (HAL) welcomed the gathering.
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