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India Unveils Indigenous Trainer Aircraft ‘HTT-40’

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), at the India Pavilion during 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 19, 2022. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel were among those present on the occasion. The aircraft has state-of-the-art contemporary systems and has been designed with pilot-friendly features. With over 60 per cent in-house parts and collaboration of private industry, it is a shining example of the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

The HTT-40 would be used for basic flight training, aerobatics, instrument flying and close formation flights whereas its secondary roles would include navigation and night flying. It is a testament to the cutting-edge technology designed to meet primary training requirements of the Indian defence services.

Built around a meticulously-tested turbo-prop engine, the aircraft is equipped with the latest avionics, an air-conditioned cabin and ejection seats. It boasts of unique features like running change-over of pilots, hot-refuelling and short-turnaround time. All the tests required for certification were completed in record six years from the first flight.

The HTT-40 has completed all systems tests, all PSQR performances, hot weather, sea level and cross wind trials and user assisted technical trials. It demonstrated rain water resistance. Provisional clearance for airworthiness of the aircraft is received from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC).

Source: India Press Information Bureau
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Indian Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) / Drone Training Academies Grow to 31

Chennai, India-headquartered drone start-up, Garuda Aerospace has received the necessary approvals from the Indian DGCA to secure its Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) approval – becoming the 31st training organisation (RPTO) in India to get this approval.

“As drone tech experts, we at Garuda Aerospace aim to aid and empower the agri economy with state-of-the-art solutions for age-old issues. The approval from DGCA is empowering as it presents an opportunity to further showcase our strength as India’s leading drone expert. We have always believed that India’s agri economy has tremendous potential that is yet to be unlocked. With this approval, we are certain that we will be able to utilise our skillset and help the sector grow significantly,” said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, CEO and Founder, Garuda Aerospace.

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One of India’s Largest Simulator Training Centers is Looking for a Sr. Executive Quality

CAE Simulation Training Pvt. Ltd. (CSTPL), a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises (IGE) and CAE Inc., is looking for a Sr. Executive Quality. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“CSTPL is one of the largest state-of-the-art pilot training facilities in India, where aspirants can benefit from advanced training technology and experienced pilots can get their licenses renewed.

Responsibilities

  • Works with the QA Manager to develop, implement, monitor, and manage the company’s compliance as per the CSTPL QMS.
  • Review internal audits conduct by internal auditor as per the CSTPL annual audit program.
  • Interact with various levels of management and staff in conducting interviews and testing internal process to assure continued compliance.
  • Review report(s) based on the results of stated audits/tests to be presented and shared with senior staff.
  • Identify process improvements that lead to cost savings or revenue enhancement opportunities
  • Assist in reviewing and evaluate policies and procedures.
  • Review the implementation of corrective actions and responses to DGCA to all issues that arise from external inspections, audits & evaluations.
  • Ensuring that the planning of annual audit / quality inspection takes place within stipulated time.
  • Assist with external audits, FSTD qualification related to DGCA & EASA.
  • Ensure that all internal and external audit records and documentation are accurate and in compliance with applicable regulations such as Part ORA, CAP 7100, DGCA CAR etc., CSTPL Quality Manual.
  • Careful write-up, review, examination, compilation and archiving of quality and training related records/documents at CSTPL ensuring that the highest possible standards of data quality, presentation, and regulatory obligations in terms of documentation management is achieved at CSTPL.
  • Planning and execution of the periodic DGCA FSTD evaluation visits in co-ordination with the Quality Manager.
  • To make sure that all the quality reports and documentation should be legible, timely, regular, and comprehensively maintained to a standard as acceptable to DGCA and EASA.
  • Routine check/inspection of the training operations related facilities and equipment, such as the classrooms, projectors, briefing rooms etc. and facilitating to always keep them fit.
  • Responsible in day-to-day operation of the DGCA related work and documentation.
  • Any other Job as assigned by the QA Manager

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in aviation/ Aircraft Maintenance Training / Pilot or equivalent.
  • 3 – 5 years of internal or external audit experience in an aviation related environment.
  • Must understand internal auditing standards and risk assessment practices as per ISO. 9001:2015 & 19011
  • Must have experience and understanding of the application of DGCA, EASA and other aviation regulatory bodies and aviation legislations related to Quality systems & Pilot training.
  • Willingness to do occasional travel, if required.
  • Training, education and/or experience may be substituted for certain minimum qualifications”

To learn more about the job and to apply, click here.

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Indian Flight Schools Get Cheaper Costs for AvGas As Production of Indigenous Aviation Fuel Begins

Indian flight schools will be saving approximately 12-20 percent  from the highly expensive aviation gasoline as the country successfully launches the production of locally-manufactured indigenous gas. The entire country, until the production of the said indigenous gas by Gujarat refinery, has been reliant solely on importations.

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