Bengaluru, Dec. 30 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully completed the maiden flight of its next-generation Advanced Light Helicopter, the Dhruv-NG, Tuesday at its Helicopter Division in Bengaluru, marking a landmark moment for India's civil aviation sector. The inaugural flight underscores India's ambition to compete in the league of advanced, multi-role helicopters.
Ahead of the maiden flight, Colonel Ranjit Chitale briefed Aviation Minister KN Mohan Naidu on the capabilities of the Dhruv-NG, highlighting its cutting-edge design and versatility. Powered by twin Shakti 1H1C engines with dual-channel FADEC, the helicopter is capable of CAT A and CAT B operations, combining power, reliability, and performance for day and night...