HAL & IIT Madras signed an MoU for virtual/augmented reality aircraft training module for HAL’s Hindustan-228 aircraft today 19th Jan 2024.
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. Mr. AK Shrivastava, GM, TAD Kanpur and Dr M Manivannan, Professor of Biomedical Engineering representing XTIC of IIT Madras signed the MoU in the presence of Mr Sajal Prakash, CEO(AC), HAL
Hindustan-228 is the first indigenous civilian aircraft showcased at the Wings India 2024 air show that begins on Thursday at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. It is designed to boost regional air connectivity particularly tier-2 and tier-3 cities. It is a modified version of the Dornier-228, is a multi-purpose, light-weight, twin turboprop aircraft. It has been indigenised by HAL to operate on short-haul air routes under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). Built in Kanpur, the Hindustan-228 can be configured for a variety of roles. It can function as a regional airliner/air taxi, VIP/executive transport, search and rescue, casualty evacuation/ambulance, cargo and logistics support, calibration of airport navigation aids, geographical surveys, and aerial photography
THe collaboration with IITM is related to the training modules related to the Hindustan-228 including for undertaking civil maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities at remote sites.
