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India’s CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has launched the “production version” of the indigenous Hansa-3(NG) trainer aircraft, manufactured by M/s Pioneer Clean Amps at their new facility in Andhra Pradesh. The aircraft, designed to meet the growing demand for pilot training, features an all-composite airframe and represents a significant step towards reducing India’s reliance on foreign trainer aircraft. The launch coincided with Science Minister Jitendra Singh’s announcement of India’s need for 30,000 pilots in the coming years. Simultaneously, CSIR-NAL is progressing with the SARAS Mk 2, a 19-seater Light Transport Aircraft and related testing facility, aimed at improving regional connectivity. Dr. Singh also inaugurated manufacturing facilities for High Altitude Platforms to create a solar-powered unmanned aircraft to fly above 20km altitude.

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India’s Indigenous Hansa-3(NG) Trainer Aircraft Enters Production, Aiming to Fill Pilot Shortage

Bengaluru, India – November 29, 2025 – The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) officially launched the production version of its indigenous Hansa-3(NG) trainer aircraft today in Bengaluru. The two-seater aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, will be manufactured by Mumbai-based M/s Pioneer Clean Amps at their newly established ₹150 crore facility in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, with a planned annual production capacity of 100 aircraft.

The Hansa-3(NG) is designed with an all-composite airframe and aims to meet the increasing demand for Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training in India.

Science Minister Jitendra Singh, who presided over the launch event, emphasized the critical role of the Hansa-3(NG) in addressing India’s projected need for approximately 30,000 pilots in the next 15-20 years. He stated that the indigenous trainer aircraft represents a significant step towards self-reliance in aviation and the creation of new job opportunities.

In addition to the Hansa-3(NG) launch, Dr. Singh inaugurated the Iron Bird Facility for the SARAS Mk 2, a 19-seater Light Transport Aircraft being developed by CSIR-NAL for both civilian and military applications. The SARAS Mk 2 boasts a pressurized cabin, advanced digital avionics, and command-by-wire flight controls, aimed at bolstering regional connectivity and addressing India’s short-haul passenger aircraft requirements. He also inaugurated manufacturing facilities for High Altitude Platforms(HAPs), solar-powered unmanned aircraft capable of flying above 20km altitude for long-endurance missions.

“These facilities will significantly reduce flight-testing risks and accelerate development timelines,” Dr. Singh stated, underscoring India’s commitment to advancing its indigenous aerospace capabilities.

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