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In a landmark push for India鈥檚 aviation self-reliance, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday officially launched the country鈥檚 first indigenously developed trainer aircraft 鈥� HANSA-3(NG) 鈥� aimed at Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL) training. The aircraft's Transfer of Technology (ToT) was granted to Mumbai-based M/s Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant step toward private sector participation in indigenous aircraft manufacturing. At a ceremony held at the National Media Centre, the Minister hailed the efforts of CSIR-NAL scientists, calling the aircraft a vital addition to India鈥檚 flying clubs and pilot training infrastructure. 鈥淭his will cater to the rising demand for CPL and PPL training while nurturing India鈥檚 ambition to become a global aviation hub by 2030,鈥� he said. CSIR鈥檚 HANSA-3(NG), a two-seater trainer aircraft, boasts a digital glass cockpit, a fuel-efficient Rotax 912 iSc3 engine, and a range of 620 nautical miles. With a cruise speed of 98 KCAS and 7 hours of endurance, it meets modern user expectations for flight training institutes. Dr. Singh stressed the massive employment potential in the sector, especially for ITI and diploma holders in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME). 鈥淟ike our success in the space economy, public-private collaboration in aviation will generate jobs and opportunities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative,鈥� he said. India, which currently has around 7,000 pilots and a commercial fleet of over 800 aircraft, is projected to need 30,000 pilots in the next 15鈥�20 years. The Minister emphasized the need for an affordable and accessible flying training ecosystem to support this growth, especially as airlines have over 1,700 aircraft on order. CSIR-NAL has already received over 110 Letters of Intent for the HANSA-3(NG) from Flying Training Organizations (FTOs) across India. The manufacturing facility being established by Pioneer Clean Amps is expected to produce 36 aircraft per year initially, with plans to double capacity to 72 aircraft annually. Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu also praised CSIR鈥檚 commercialization drive, reinforcing the government鈥檚 commitment to empowering startups, MSMEs, and private entrepreneurs in the aviation sector. With the launch of HANSA-3(NG), India takes a significant step toward reducing dependency on imported training aircraft and fostering homegrown aviation capabilities鈥攑aving the runway for Viksit Bharat 2047.