CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had signed a pact with Alliance Air to supply two of its Do-228 aircraft for deployment in Arunachal Pradesh. The deal is meant to boost Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) in the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -These aircraft have been made in India from the raw material stage itself. The aircraft will now help the government meet its targets of providing air connectivity to tier 2 and tier 3 cities of the country under its UDAN scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -A made-in-India Dornier 228 aircraft, manufactured entirely by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), took off on its first commercial flight in the country on April 12 from Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. It was for the first time that a made-in-India aircraft was flying commercial.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 19 seater HAL - DO - 228 aircraft is a highly versatile multi-purpose light transport aircraft. It has been developed specifically to meet the manifold requirements of utility and commuter transport, third level services and air-taxi operations, coast guard duties and maritime surveillance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Revenue from operations fell 7.3% year on year to Rs 5, 144.79 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2022. Consolidated profit before tax increased by 43.5% to Rs 1, 630.64 crore in Q2 FY23 as against Rs 1, 136.27 crore in Q2 FY22.