As part of our webinar series to explore opportunities for our member community, AIDAT is pleased to bring a session with HAL Helicopters Division, a division of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, to explore potential opportunities to engage with HAL Helicopter Division and support Atmanirbar Bharat - an initiative launched by GoI recently.

Helicopter Division was established in July 1970. The division manufactures single engine as well as twin engine helicopters to cater the growing needs of the market. Helicopter Division manufactures Rudra, Dhruv, Cheetah, Chetak, Cheetal & Lancer helicopters. The division is supported by the co-located R&D centre – Rotary Wing Research & Design Centre (RWR&DC). The MRO division caters to the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul activities of helicopters. The Rotory Wing Academy focuses on training of pilots.

HAL achieved self-reliance in design, developing & manufacturing of twin engine Advanced Light Helicopter "Dhruv" - a multi role, multi mission all weather helicopter. The indigenously designed twin engine helicopter started series production during 2001-2002.

HAL with the proven track record of manufacturing more than 700 helicopters, the helicopter division has expanded its design, developing & production range by manufacturing new helicopters like Weapon System Integrated (WSI) version of Dhruv (Christened as "Rudra"), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH).