Aircraft
Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor
A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.
The Hindustan 228-201 LW won Indian certification on February 27. (Photo: HAL)
The Hindustan 228-201 LW won Indian certification on February 27. (Photo: HAL)

A new variant of the Dornier 228 built by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and certified by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation on February 27 promises several operational benefits for operators and a fresh revenue stream for local lessors. Called the Hindustan 228-201 LW, the variant lowers the maximum takeoff weight of the 19-seat aircraft below 5,700 kilograms, thereby reducing pilot qualification requirements and operating costs.

“The new variant will result in reduced training requirements for flying and ground crew, including aircraft maintenance engineers,” said Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).

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