HAL bags ₹1,800 crore civil order

HAL has secured a ₹1,800 crore domestic order from Pawan Hans to supply 10 Dhruv NG helicopters. 

Pawan Hans is a state-owned helicopter service provider, operating a fleet of over 40 helicopters for offshore oil and gas operations. It connects remote regions, providing emergency medical services, and conducting VIP transportation.

The importance: the Dhruv NG is a made-in-India, 5.5-tonne twin-engine helicopter with modern avionics, built for safe, all-weather flying across India’s toughest terrains and based on a proven platform with over 3.75 lakh flying hours.

Big picture: the move will help HAL expand beyond its defence-heavy business and build a stronger presence in civil aviation. The segment is expected to contribute about 25% of revenues over the next decade, up from 3-6% currently.

Alongside the Dhruv NG, the company has introduced the 103-seater SJ-100 regional jet. This highlights HAL’s push to become a broader aerospace player.

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