CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL ) has introduced a 19-seater aircraft in a first major attempt to develop small civil transport aircraft. Hindustan 228 can be operated even in semi-prepared and unpaved airstrips, reported news agency ANI.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday introduced Hindustan 228- a 19-seater aircraft that can be operated in semi-prepared and unpaved airstrips.

Detailed explanation-3: -The global civilian aircraft manufacturing industry is currently an oligopoly, consisting of Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer and Tupoloev. Of the five players, Airbus and Boeing command a lion’s share.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NAL Saras (Sanskrit: “Crane") is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft in the light transport aircraft category as designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).

Detailed explanation-5: -The C-295MW, which will be the state-of-the-art transport aircraft, has a capacity of 5-10 tonnes. Designed with contemporary technology, the C-295MW will replace the Avro aircraft of the IAF. This is a first-of-its-kind project wherein a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.