Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) came into existence on 1st October 1964.  The Company was formed by the merger of Hindustan Aircraft Limited with Aeronautics India Limited and Aircraft Manufacturing Depot, Kanpur.

The Company traces its roots to the pioneering efforts of an industrialist with extraordinary vision, the late Seth Walchand Hirachand, who set up Hindustan Aircraft Limited at Bangalore in association with the erstwhile princely State of Mysore in December 1940. The Government of India became a shareholder in March 1941 and took over the Management in 1942.

Today, HAL has 19 Production Units and 9 Research and Design Centres in 7 locations in India. The Company has an impressive product track record - 12 types of aircraft manufactured with in-house R & D and 14 types produced under license. HAL has manufactured  over 3550 aircraft , 3600 engines and overhauled over 8150 aircraft and 27300 engines.

HAL has been successful in numerous R & D programs developed for both Defence and Civil Aviation sectors. HAL has made substantial progress in its current projects :

Dhruv, which is Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Tejas - Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)

Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT)

Various military and civil upgrades.

Dhruv was delivered to the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and the Coast Guard in March 2002, in the very first year of its production, a unique achievement.

HAL has played a significant role for India's space programs by participating in the manufacture of structures for Satellite Launch Vehicles like

PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) GSLV (Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle)

IRS (Indian Remote Satellite)

INSAT (Indian National Satellite)

HAL has formed the following Joint Ventures (JVs) :

BAeHAL Software Limited Indo-Russian Aviation Limited (IRAL)

Snecma HAL Aerospace Pvt Ltd

SAMTEL HAL Display System Limited

HALBIT Avionics Pvt Ltd

HAL-Edgewood Technologies Pvt Ltd

INFOTECH HAL Ltd

 Apart from these seven, other major diversification projects are Industrial Marine Gas Turbine and Airport Services. Several Co-production and Joint Ventures with international participation are under consideration.

Hal’s supplies / services are mainly to Indian Defence Services, Coast Guards and Border Security Forces. Transport Aircraft and Helicopters have also been supplied to Airlines as well as State Governments of India. The Company has also achieved a foothold in export in more than 30 countries, having demonstrated its quality and price competitiveness.

HAL has won several International & National Awards for achievements in R&D, Technology, Managerial Performance, Exports, Energy Conservation, Quality and Fulfillment of Social Responsibilities.

 HAL was awarded the “INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD” for Corporate Achievement in Quality and Efficiency at the  International Summit (Global Rating Leaders 2003), London, UK by M/s Global Rating, UK in conjunction with the International Information and Marketing Centre (IIMC). 

HAL was presented the International - “ ARCH OF EUROPE ” Award in Gold Category in recognition for its commitment to Quality, Leadership, Technology and Innovation. 

 At the National level, HAL won the "GOLD TROPHY" for excellence in Public Sector Management,  instituted by the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE).

The Company scaled new heights in the financial year 2006-07 with a turnover of Rs.7,783.61 Crores

The Company's steady organisational growth over the years with consolidation and enlargement of its operational base by creating sophisticated facilities for manufacture of aircraft / helicopters, aeroengines,

accessories and avionics is illustrated below.

OUR MISSION

" To become a globally competitive aerospace industry while working as an instrument for achieving self-reliance in design, manufacture and maintenance of aerospace defence equipment and diversifying to related areas, managing the business on commercial lines in a climate of growing professional competence ".

OUR VALUES

 

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION We are dedicated to building a relationship with our customers where we become partners in fulfilling their mission. We strive to understand our customers ' needs and to deliver products and services that fulfill and exceed all their requirements.  

COMMITMENT TO TOTAL QUALITY We are committed to continuous improvement of all our activities. We will supply products and services that conform to highest standards of design, manufacture, reliability, maintainability and fitness for use as desired by our customers.

COST AND TIME CONSCIOUSNESS We believe that our success depends on our ability to continually reduce the cost and shorten the delivery period of our products and services. We will achieve this by eliminating waste in all activities and continuously improving all processes in every area of our work.  

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY We believe in striving for improvement in every activity involved in our business by pursuing and encouraging risk-taking ,experimentation and learning at all levels within the company with a view to achieving excellence and competitiveness.  

TRUST AND TEAM SPIRIT We believe in achieving harmony in work life through mutual trust, transparency, co-operation, and a sense of belonging. We will strive for building empowered teams to work towards achieving organisational goals.  

RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL

We value our people. We will treat each other with dignity and respect and strive for individual growth and realisation of everyone's full potential.  

INTEGRITY We believe in a commitment to be honest, trustworthy,and fair in all our dealings. We commit to be loyal and devoted to our organisation. We will practise self discipline and own responsibility for our actions. We will comply with all requirements so as to ensure that our organisation is always worthy of trust.  

International Customers Domestic Customers

Airbus Industrie, France APPH Bolton, UK

Air India Air Sahara

BAE Systems, UK Chelton, UK Coast Guard, Mauritius Corporate Air, Philippines Cosmic Air, Nepal Dassault Aviation, France Dowty Aerospace Hydraulics, UK EADS, France ELTA, Israel Gorkha Airlines, Nepal

Hampson, UK Honeywell International, USA Island Aviation Services, Maldives Israel Aircraft Industries, Israel

Messier Dowty Ltd., UK Mistubishi Heavy Industries, Japan MOOG, USA Namibian Air Force, Namibia Peruvian Air Force , Peru

Rolls Royce Plc, UK Royal Air Force, Oman Royal Malaysian Air Force,

Malaysia Royal Nepal Army, Nepal Royal Thai Air Force, Thailand Smiths Industries, UK Snecma, France Strongfield Technologies, UK The Boeing Aircraft Company, USA

Transworld Aviation, UAE Vietnam Air Force, Vietnam

Airports Authority of India Bharat Electronics Border Security Force Coal India Defence Research & Development Organisation Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir Govt. of Karnataka Govt. of Maharashtra Govt. of Rajasthan Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

Govt. of West Bengal Indian Airforce Indian Airlines Indian Army Indian Coast Guard Indian Navy Indian Space Research Organisation Jet Airways Kudremukh Iron ore Company ltd.

NALCO Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. Ordnance Factories Reliance Industries United Breweries

This Charter is a declaration of our commitment, expectations and highest standards with Total Quality, to achieve excellence in Design, Manufacture and Maintenance of Aerospace defence

equipment, Software development for Aerospace application and Design Consultancy by managing the business on commercial lines in the most fair, honest and transparent manner, with corruption-free service for the benefit of the Customers who are our partners in progress to ensure safe custody of public money.

COMMITMENT

 

We shall accomplish our mission with

Absolute integrity and dedication Total customer satisfaction Honesty and transparency Courtesy and promptness Fairness Total quality Innovation and creativity Trust and team spirit Respect for the individual Humility Compassion

We commit ourselves to do our duty to the best of our ability, integrity and efficiency with the prime motto of fulfilling the customer’s, shareholders' and individuals requirements and to rise to their expectations and beyond.

OUR EXPECTATIONS

We expect you to Be prompt and reasonable Be fair, honest and transparent in dealings. Adhere to time and delivery schedules Extend your cooperation in all our endeavor Provide us detailed specifications Acquaint us with the systems and maintenance procedures and product performances

criterion Indicate realistic schedule and make prompt payment

Comply with the service instructions and timely maintenance procedures.

STANDARDS

We shall Strictly adhere to the standards, specifications stipulated in ISO-9001 Ensure that our products reflect the state-of-the-art technology and competitive prices Deliver our products as per the agreed delivery Schedules Produce goods and services of the highest standards to fulfill all your requirements Declare that our products have gone through the strictest quality control norms and

guarantee the total technical life of the product. Assure you of the highest standard of service and are ever willing to share our

knowledge and expertise with you Acknowledge all correspondence from you within ten working days of its receipt Respond to all your communications within twenty working days of its receipt Clear your financial dues within thirty working days from receipt of genuine and bonafide

claims Strictly adhere to the delivery schedules committed by us to you Work as an instrument of self-reliance in aerospace defence equipment Strive to attain international standards to become globally competitive. Our R&D efforts

should enable us to be a strong force to reckon with in the global scenario Make sincere efforts in meeting all our social obligations towards the community in

general

Always strive to maintain cordial relations with the community

COST AND TIME

We shall Always be sensitive to our social obligations and maintain the highest ethical standards

in all our endeavors, business and economic activities. Always strive to achieve economy in all our products and services without compromising

the quality standards. Always remain competitive in the market through continuous improvement in our

technology Always strive to reduce the cost and shorten the delivery schedules of our product and

services. We shall eliminate wasteful practices and continuously improve in all areas of our work. We shall hold our capital assets in public money in absolute trust and shall commit ourselves to achieve our economic progress competently and in socially acceptable ways.

Provide at international competitive prices.

CORRUPTION FREE SERVICES

We Shall adopt systems and procedures which leave no scope for any corrupt practice Maintain absolute confidentiality of the information/complaints Believe that means and ends cannot be separated. Good end calls for good means.

Good means cannot but lead to good ends. There shall be no need for anyone at any time to offer bribe or any other inducement for doing business with us. We shall promptly and expeditiously enquire into all genuine and legitimate complaints of corruption against any employee of our organisation

Shall always be honest and transparent and would like to be seen as honest. We shall not claim any judicial privilege for our documents and records except in rare cases and that too in the interest of national security.

Shall implement all the policies and directives of Central Vigilance Commission.

HAL Management Academy (HMA) was established by the corporate management of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, way back in August 1969, under the then name of HAL Staff College. It was re-named HAL Management Academy in June 2001 to reflect its focus on management development, consultancy and research. HMA has now competed 35 years of fruitful contribution to the cause of management education.

 

Responding to the need amongst practising managers to constantly refresh and update their managerial skills, HMA offers a variety of programs in an open and short duration format. These programs form a part of a larger focus on Executive education. HMA’s programs prepare practising managers to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic business milieu.

These programs provide exposure to the latest development in managerial practice at a global as well as local level.

HMA’s programs break fresh ground in management thinking as well as practice. Participants gain insight into both  theory as well as application of the latest in management. Participants are encouraged to apply learning in their organizational contexts, with a view to formulate strategies for post-program implementations.

Programs at HMA provide not just individual learning, but also the opportunity to network with other practising  managers in the area, providing for active sharing of experience as well as building useful contacts.

The programs offered are conducted by HMA Faculty, who provide a unique blend of academic, research as well as consulting skills. In addition, all participants have access to the vast infrastructure as well as resources of the institute.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The Programs conducted at HMA are broadly categorized into

Individual Development General Management Functional/ Technical Programs Leadership Programs 

Certain programs provide opportunity for experiential learning inside and outside the classroom. Action oriented learning is imparted through outbound training in serene settings away from the hustle bustle of the city.

FACULTY

HAL Management Academy has qualified and experienced full time faculty who have worked for several years in production divisions.  In addition, senior executives from different divisions are also invited as guest faculty.  Apart from this, expert faculty from reputed institutions like the Indian Institute of Management, the Indian Statistical Institute, the Administrative Staff College of India, the Indian Institutes of Technology, the Indian Institute of Science and other well known trainers, consultants are also invited to handle sessions on specialized topics.

METHODOLOGY

HMA continuously reviews and modernizes its knowledge delivery systems to add value to the services offered by it. A balanced mix of training methods are used in the Programs. Interactive learning is supplemented with case studies, syndicate work, role plays, management games, computer simulated business experiences, outbound training, book reviews, panel discussions and project work. All participants

are assigned project work. The knowledge thus gained can be used in their respective work areas. Outbound training provides them with opportunities for transformation to become effective leaders and team players.

SOME PROGRAM THEMES

LEAN Management

Visionary Thinking through Strategic Management

Human Resource Management for Competitive Advantage in the dynamic environment

Personality Development for Corporate Excellence

Integrated Material Management & Supply Chain Management for Value Addition

Quality Management

Finance Management

Induction and Basic Management Program for new entrants

TOOLS FOR TRAINING

Diagnostics, experience-sharing, action-planning and learning diary help in enhancing the effectiveness of learning. Diagnostics exercise enables participants to identify difficulties faced in their work-place, helps them in analysing the situation and arriving at remedial solutions. The Learning Diary helps participants identify key learning points. Individual and group action plans are the means for transferring learning from the classroom to the work-place.

AMBIENCE

A sprawling building amidst thick foliage, lush lawns, pathways and flower beds provide a serene retreat from the distractions of the bustling metropolis. This ambience has a soothing effect on the  minds of the participants and takes them away from the hectic business scenes to an idyllic location where they can review their contribution from more creative perspectives.

INFRASTRUCTURE

 

Training Halls

HMA has five air-conditioned and acoustically-treated training halls with seating capacity varying from 15 to 50, with flexible seating arrangements. Each classroom is equipped with an Overhead projector, writing board, Public Address System, Digital Light Processing Projector (DLP), computer

with the necessary state-of-the-art software to make presentations.

 

Library

A good library with over 12000 books mainly on management topics, a number of professional journals and an impressive collection of audio-visual aids supplement classroom learning and assignments.

 

Auditorium

An auditorium air-conditioned and acoustically designed with 180 seats is also available for viewing films / videos and conducting seminars. A well-lit dais is also suitable for cultural Programs by participants.

Accommodation

Forty fully furnished twin occupancy rooms and five dormitories provide accommodation for a hundred participants. A neat and tidy cafeteria within the campus provides nutritious food and caters to the palate of the participants from all over the country

Recreation Centre

The recreation centre is equipped with a home-gym, facilities for indoor and outdoor  sports and also a television set, which provide the participants the much needed relaxation during the off-hours and holidays. A lot of newspapers and magazines are also available.

In the year 1951, when HT-2 the first indigenously designed primary trainer made its first flight, it heralded the era of Research & Design at HAL This aircraft served as the back bone of IAF's training fleet for more than three decades.

Subsequently, HAL's R&D capabilities have grown from strength to strength and have been harnessed to achieve greater heights of self reliance. The Advanced Light Helicopter - ALH (DHRUV) is the latest new generation helicopter designed and developed by HAL. It is under production since 2002. The test flights on Technology Demonstrators (TD-I and II) and Prototype Vehicles (PV-1 and 2) of Light Combat Aircraft - LCA (Tejas) are progressing satisfactorily. The Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) is undergoing test flights.

In addition, HAL has successfully completed many systems updates and integration tasks. HAL has 9 Research & Design Centres engaged in the design and development of combat aircraft, helicopters, aeroengines, gas turbines, engine test beds, aircraft communication and navigation systems and mechanical system accessories.

The indigenously upgraded MiG-27M aircraft has received Initial Operation Clearance (IOC) and the first batch of aircraft has been delivered. First flight test on Jaguar Nav WASS upgraded aircraft with indigenously developed mission computer with weapon  delivery capabilities has been carried out and retromod of fleet has been taken up.

Equipped with the latest facilities, the company is backed by high profile, highly skilled manpower with an impressive track record of more than five decades of rich experience in all disciplines of aeronautics.

The Aircraft R & D Centre of HAL has a full spectrum of expertise in all facets of aircraft design & development. Acquired through sustained learning and R & D, our proven capabilities are backed by rich in-

service experience spanning over five decades. Aircraft R&D Center of HAL has eleven successful designs to its credits ranging from basic trainers to front line combat aircraft. Nine of these designs have gone into series production and have seen active service in the Indian Air Force.

The Centre has also integrated new weapons & systems on existing military aircraft. The Centre has extensive state of the art test facilities

and full fledged Manufacturing Infrastructure for building Aircraft prototype and Test Articles & can support Flight Developments programs and has advanced CAD & Fully Integrated Network System. The Centre, has been certified for the Development of Military & civil airplane and has been recognized as an R&D Centre by the Department of Science and Technology. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence through continuous improvement and innovation.

Current Projects in hand: - o Light combat aircraft

Fighter Version  Trainer Version  Naval Version

o Intermediate jet trainer development (HJT - 36)o Digitization of drawings for Boeing o Development of flight simulators o Upgrading / retrofit projects

Future Programs: -o Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) - Cargo Version.o Unmanned Combat Air vehicle.o HPT -32 Upgrade / Replacemento Medium Combat Aircraft Pre-feasibilities studies are initiated

CAD Facility - The Center has advanced CAD/CAM & Fully Integrated Network system (LAN) with 100 NT and 41 Unix CAD workstations. Today ARDC has 17 Catia Workstations along with 100 Unigraphics & iman licenses and several licenses for Nastran, Patran, NFS Maestro Solo, DB2 (Database). ARDC has expertise in the fields of Master geometry Development, Lofting and Sheet Metal Development, High End Digitization, Solid Modeling and Catia Training.

HAL's closed circuit wind tunnel is well equipped to meet the low speed aerodynamic test requirements. The tunnel is equipped with computerized real time data acquisition system and instrumentation facility to cater to different types of tests. We can undertake design, fabrication and testing of both low and high speed wind tunnel models and also carry out post-test analysis

Our structural test laboratories are comprehensively equipped to carry out material characterisation, static and dynamic tests on structural components and experimental stress analysis.

We have the capability to carry out tests on aircraft systems together with expertise in formulation of test requirements and design and fabrication of test rigs. Our expertise and infrastructure can

cater to a wide spectrum of test requirements. 

A well established Flight Test Centre' caters to the needs of instrumentation and flight testing of prototype aircraft. The Flight Test Centre has Telemetry ground station with autotracking system, tape recorders, Pulse Code Modulation & Frequency Modulation decommutation systems, high performance computer facility for real time processing and analysis, video acquisition and display facility. 

FTC was also involved in clearance of structural modes, avionics updates and weapon integration in number of aircrafts. Over the years more than ten prototype aircraft projects and number of modes have been completed successfully involving more than 500 test flights. FTC has been updating the facilities and refining the test techniques to keep up with the advancements in the technologies. FTC can undertake development of any specific interface units or electronic units for aircraft and development of any electronic ground support equipment. 

ARDC has full fledged facilities for System and Structural Test requirements. ARDC has extensive state - of - the - art test facilities. Iron bird is available for Development and Integration of Advanced Flight Control System.

ARDC Simulation Group: - Core competence built-up through research, design, manufacturing and overhauling of a variety of aerospace products is being utilized by Simulation Business Group under Aircraft R&D Centre (ARDC) to develop and produce flight and maintenance training simulators. In specific technology areas of flight simulation, consultancy/assistance would be provided.

 

Core Competencies: -

Up gradation and development of Flight and Maintenance simulators for fixed and rotary wing

aircraft using COTS systems

Fixed/ Motion based Full Flight Simulators

Flight Training Devices

Part Task Trainers

Cockpit Procedure Trainers

Maintenance of Simulators

Projects Executed (in-house): -

Cockpit Procedure Trainer for MIG 21 type 77

Avionics Part Task Trainer for MIG 21 BIS

Projects Under Execution: -

Up gradation of Air Combat Simulator for Indian Air Force

Avionics Part Task Trainers for MIG 21 BIS upgraded aircraft for Indian Air Force

Up gradation of Navigation and Weapon Systems Maintenance Simulator for Indian Air Force

Full Flight Simulator for Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)

Full Mission Simulator for HJT-36 aircraft

The Aircraft Research & Design Centre has full fledged manufacturing infrastructure for building aircraft prototypes and test articles and can support flight development programmes. In addition to conventional manufacturing facilities, production engineering, tool design and engineering skills, the Centre has CNC machining facilities and advanced composites manufacturing facilities.

The manufacturing divisions of HAL provide support for special manufacturing processes like machining and forming of super alloys, development of precision castings and forgings, electron beam welding etc. These facilities are manned by skilled, experienced and dedicated engineers and technicians.

We Undertake :

Design & Development of basic and advanced trainers and combat aircraft from concept to certification

Integration of new weapons and systems on existing aircraft

Testing of aircraft structure and systems covering preparation of test requirement, test plans, rig design, instrumentation and analysis 

Wind tunnel model design, fabrication, testing and analysis Preparation of flight test plan, onboard instrumentation and flight testing of aircraft and

systems CAD services including surface design, 3D modeling, digitisation etc.  Research programmes in related areas

Quality Assurance: - ARDC has well established and well proven design office procedures and configuration control procedures. Design quality is ensured through analysis, review, testing and documentation. We also have proven quality assurance procedures in all the phases of manufacture of prototype aircraft that conform to the requirement of civil and military airworthiness.

 

Aircraft Technology

Our proven capabilities in aerodynamic design are backed by contemporary analysis tools, experimental testing and the ability to take a design from concept to final certification. The Centre has extensive experience and expertise in :

Requirement Analysis and Design Synthesis

Configuration Evolution and Optimisation Estimation of Aerodynamics Characteristics

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Flight Mechanics Intake Aerodynamics Propulsion Engineering Computation of Aerodynamics Loads Wind Tunnel Model Design, Testing and Analysis Spin Analysis External Stores Separation Characteristics Analysis and Testing

Flight Test Requirement and Post Flight Analysis

Structural Technology

Through innovative design, static and dynamic analysis and progressive application of emerging technologies, we have to our credit several successful airframe designs which have stood the test of time successfully. We have comprehensive capabilities in :

Design of Conventional Light Alloy Structures

Design of Primary Structure using Advanced Composites 

Static Structural Analysis and Optimisation Dynamic Analysis Fatigue and Fracture Analysis and Life Estimation State-of-the-art Ground Test Facilities for Static, Dynamic and Fatigue Testing Experimental Stress Analysis Material Testing Airworthiness Requirement Configuration Control and Standards Computer Aided Engineering with Advanced Design and Analysis tools  Vibration Qualification Tests  Structural Coupling Tests Full Aircraft Static and Fatigue Tests 

 

System Design and  Integration

The excellent skills that we possess in Systems Design have contributed to the successful development of various aircraft programs. We also have an enormous in-service experience. Our design expertise includes: :

Requirement Analysis

System Design and Architecture System Software Development

Landing Gear Design Flight Control and Hydraulic System Design Fuel Management System Design Electrical System Design Avionics Integration Microprocessor Controlled System Management Installation Design System Testing Design of Test Rigs and Formulation of Test Plans  Environmental Control System Design Life Support System Design Utility System Management System Design Undercarriage System Design Steer-by-Wire System Design

Break Management System Design

 

The Rotary Wing R & D Centre, with modern facilities and State of the art technologies, spearheads HAL's thrust towards excellence in the field of helicopter design.

Expertise in the design and development of rotary wing aircraft has been built up over the last three decades by progressive induction of qualified designers, optimal design, prototype development, ground testing and flight testing. 

The Centre is capable of undertaking challenging rotary wing and allied design tasks

for Civil and Military applications. The Centre has also upgraded the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters to meet the requirements of Military and Civil customers. 

The objective of the Centre is to research, innovate and create designs for rotary wing aircraft to meet indigenous and global requirements.

The Centre holds recognition and approval for research, design and manufacture of Civil and Military helicopters.

Quality Statement

We are irrevocably committed to continuous improvement in all our activities to ensure supply of products and services that conform to the highest standards of design, reliability and maintainability as desired by our customers, The design is constantly reviewed and performance monitored with the active participation of customers and airworthiness agencies in order to ensure compliance with all requirements.

Detail Design

The Centre has designed composite Main and Tail Rotor Blades, Gear Boxes and Crashworthy Fuselage for the ALH.

Light Weight Crashworthy Structure (Composite and Metallic)

Composite Rotor Blades High Performance Mechanical Transmission

Systems Mechanical Control Systems for Rotors

Advanced Rotor SystemsAnalysis

The Centre has designed and tested wind tunnel models and flotation models. Dynamic analysis of components and structures of ALH have been carried out by FEM and FFT analysis methods. 

Estimation of Performance, Load and CG

Stability and Control Crash Analysis of Structure Finite Element Modeling and Analysis Dynamic Stress Analysis

Vibration Analysis

System Design

Each customer's unique specifications have been met in the ALH, in the design of advanced cockpit with Multi-function Display (MFD) and Night Vision Goggles (NVG) capability, flight control systems, communication and navigation systems. The Centre has carried out the integration of:

State-of-the-art Cockpit Display System

Avionics Electrical System Hydraulics / AFCS and Flight Control Systems Landing Gear Power Plant and Fuel System

Oxygen SystemGround Testing

Ground Test capabilities include Structural and System testing along with design and fabrication of the Test Rigs.

Static and Stiffness test on Components and Structures

Fatigue and Endurance Tests Tests on Hydraulic, Flight control and

Transmission Systems Vibration and Ground Resonance Tests Development of Special Test Equipment and

Integrated Dynamic System facilities like whirl towers

Development of Software for Test Control, Monitoring, Data Acquisition and Analysis

Strain Gauging and Calibration for in-flight Load MeasurementFlight Testing

Decades of experience with Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Aircraft Flight Testing enables Conceptualiation, Design, Fabrication and Commissioning of Compact and Flexible Instrumentation Packages, Data Acquisition Systems and Analysis of Flight Test results.

Development of on-board Data Acquisition and Telemetry capable of handling more than 1000 parameters

Real-time and post-flight analysis Development of Software for the above activities

Airworthiness

The Centre is proficient in all aspects of certification and customer support which includes:

Certifications of design to International Military and Civil Airworthiness requirement

Reliability and Maintainability Analysis Documentation to International Standards

Defect InvestigationProjects Completed 

The Centre has successfully designed and developed the multi-role Advanced Light Helicopter (DHRUV) certified by military and civil certification authorities 

The Centre has also successfully evolved modifications to upgrade Cheetah and Chetak helicopters to meet user requirement 

Design support for Re-engining of the Cheetah Helicopter

 

Modifications for SeaKing Helicopter

Current Projects

Weapon System  Integration on ALH

Glass Cockpit Development for ALH

Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)Future Projects

Advanced Light Helicopter Improvement

Improved Main Gear Box

Alternate Engine Integration Health and Usage Monitoring System

 

Advanced Technologies:

Bearingless Main Rotor 

Ducted Fan Tail Rotor 

Composite Tail Drive Shaft 

Fly_by_light Controls 

Radar Cross Section Studies

Upgradation and life extension of:

Cheetah / Chetak Helicopters 

MI Helicopters 

KAMOV Helicopters 

Seaking Rotor Blades 

Seaking Para Sailing Modifications

Extensive facilities have been established for design, prototype fabrication, testing and analysis of rotary wing aircraft structure, high performance transmission system, integration of electrical

system, avionics, engines and flight control system.

Computing Facilities

Main frames, super minis, work stations and PC based systems

Finite element analysis and optimisation of structure using NASTRAN, ANSYS and ALGOR

Software for analysis of advanced composites and crash analysis

  Computer aided design and drafting of structural components and systems

 

Modelling of structural parts for NC machining

Manufacturing

In addition to fully equipped prototype manufacturing facilities, the Centre has a Composite shop with autoclave, Blade mould fabrication, Impregnating machine, Water jet cutting Machine, NDT facility and is supported by the Helicopter division with full-fledged manufacturing, production engineering, quality and product support facilities. 

Ground Testing

Universal Testing Machines

Vibration Test Facilities Transmission Test Rigs for Gear Boxes, Flexible Couplings and Shafts

  Servo Controllers Main and Tail Rotor Whirl Towers Strain Gauging and Calibration Facilities

Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Systems

Flight Testing

Flight Test Rigs and Calibration Facilities 

Multi-stream PCM, Avionic Bus Recording and Data Extraction

L -Band Telemetry System with Real Time Display and Processing Facilities along with Hot Mike Link between Test crew and Monitoring Station

Real Time Spectral Analysers and High Speed FFT Analysers

Real Time Graphic Limit Exceedance Monitoring System

 

Special On-board Test Facilities and Rigs like Trailing Static Bomb, Electrical AC / DC Loads, On-board Antenna Pattern

Analyser and Photo Instrumentation System

The Design Centre at HAL Nasik division established in 1964 to provide design support to the manufacturing programme of MiG-21 FL aircraft has grown over the years in strength, capability, infrastructure and facilities into a full-fledged Aircraft Upgrade Research, and Design Centre (AURDC).

Presently it has over 100 qualified designers with vast experience In all activities connected with design viz. design improvements on MiG series aircraft to suit customer's needs, support to indigenisation, technology upgradation, structural integrity studies for life extension, flight test analysis and mid-life update. The Centre IS recognised by

the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. 

The Centre is supported by a full-fledged analytical laboratory and facilities for fabrication, assembly, ground resource and flight testing of aircraft and its systems.

Our Quality

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our determination to adopt and maintain a quality system of the highest standard in the industry.

Our quality system is certified to ISO - 9001.

It is constantly reviewed and audited by a team of dedicated quality professionals. Production processes are closely monitored at all times to ensure compliance with the requirements. 

Our quality culture, which we actively and continuously promote through training, is based on individual accountability and continuous improvements.

Every worker is putting in his best, aiming to do it right from the first time and every time, and doing it better the next time.

Our Objectives

Mid-Iife upgrade of all types of aircraft, research,design and development support to manufacturing and overhaul

Product improvement Structural integrity studies and life extension Flight analysis Indigenisation of aircraft materials, systems and spares

Technology forecast and upgradation.

Over 300 modifications have been carried out on MiG-21 aircraft variants and 31 modifications on MiG - 27M aircraft to improve the technical and tactical capabilities of the aircraft.

The Salient Modifications are :

Integration of State-of-the-art Avionics Systems on MiG -27M Aircraft

Integration of New Weapons Improvement in Electrical Systems Modification of Mechanical Systems

Structural Modifications

Modifications and indigenisation of components / material for aircraft and helicopters of Russian

origin acquired by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. 

Aircraft Update

MiG-21 BIS improvement Phase I was successfully designed, the aircraft was modified and tested to improve range and manoeuverability

MiG-21 BIS update with new Radar, Nav-attack system, HUD, MFD and avionics with the necessary structural, electrical and mechanical modifications are in progress

MiG-27M update is on hand Weight reduction performance improvement Life extension studies on MiG-21 series, MiG-23, MiG-27M, MiG-29, AN-32 and trainer

aircraft Technical Publications Battle Damage Repair Manual

Technical Description Books  Trouble Shooting Manuals

 

Our Capabilities

Vast experience on Fighter aircraft

Familiarity with MiG 21, 23, 27 and 29 series aircraft structure and system design philosophy, material and technology

Avionics / Weapon Integration / Upgrade of Aircraft

Aerodynamics, Stress and Structural

Analysis Accident / Incident Investigation and Product Improvement Life Extension Programmes Indigenisation of Aircraft Material  and Components Structural Integrity and Resource / Simulated Service Life Test Material Testing / Analysis  Quality Assurance Training in Aircraft Systems and Technology Technical Documentation and Publication Consultancy on Serviceability and Failure Investigation of Aircraft Modification and Development Projects from the initial conception stage right through

Design, Analysis, System Integration, Prototyping, Ground and Flight Testing

Our Facilities

Facilities for Fabrication, Assembly and Testing of State-of-the-art Aircraft and its Systems

Overhaul of Aircraft and Wide Range of Aircraft Components

CAD Centre with State-of-the-art Software Tools

Static / Resource Test Laboratory Destructive Testing for Metals and Non-

metals Non-Destructive Testing Metallography Pyrometry Inorganic and Organic Material Analysis Flight Testing Auditorium with Audio-visual Training Aids Vibrostrengthening Prototype Shop Metrology Pilot Plant for Development of Rubber Components, Glues and Adhesives

Computerised Production Planning and Control System ( PPC ) for Aircraft Production, Overhaul and Upgrade Tasks

Transport Aircraft R & D Centre was established in 1967 and has been engaged in product updates, modification and system integration on medium capacity transport aircraft, trainer aircraft and gliders.

The center is engaged in development of major structural and avionics modifications for both civil and military aircraft and is also

engaged in development of repair technology for in-situ repairs and permanent repair for civil and military aircraft. The Centre is currently working on anti-submarine warfare role and integration of electronic warfare equipments on DO-228 transport aircraft. The Centre has also integrated weapon system on DO-228 aircraft for paramilitary operations.

Adaptation of integrally milled and hydraulically formed wing panel for integral fuel tank development to replace rubber tanks on HPT -32 aircraft is an illustration of our commitment to the pursuit of excellence through continuous improvement and innovation.

The centers successful integration of state of the art maritime surveillance Radar system of M/S Elta on Navy & Cost Guard DO-228 aircraft is an illustration of our commitment towards meeting customers needs. 

Quality

While the inspection coverage for the fabricated parts and assemblies is provided by the central QC department, the Centre looks after the other QA activities of research and design which involve:

Design quality

Standards Reviews for inspectability and testability Defect investigation

Vendor selection and approval

Aircraft Technology

Our capabilities in project design are evidenced by our skills in executing it, right from the concept stage to final product certification.

The Centre has extensive expertise in:

Requirement Analysis and Design Synthesis

Configuration Evolution and Optimisation Product Updates and Role Modification Cabin Furnishing and VIP-Conversion Development of Repair Technology and Application to Transport and Trainer Aircraft

Cabin Layout 

Structural Technology

Through innovative design, structural analysis and progressive application of emerging technologies, we have accomplished several successful designs of airframe modules which have stood the test of time.

We have comprehensive capabilities in :

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Design of Advanced Composite Structures Corrosion Prevention and Control Procedure

VIP Layout Static Structural Analysis and Optimisation Fatigue / Fracture Analysis and Life Estimation Static and  Dynamic Testing Experimental Stress Analysis Material Testing

Airworthiness Requirement

System Design Integration

Our excellent skills in systems design and vast technical experience have resulted in the development of several successful role modifications and update programmes.

Our design expertise includes know-how in:

Requirement Analysis

System Design and Architecture Installation Design

Reliability / Failure Mode Analysis Formulation of Test Plans Ground and Flight Testing System Testing 

Design of Test Rigs

Programmes Completed

The Centre has successfully designed a large number of role modifications and product update of transport and trainer aircraft.

HPT - 32 Basic Trainer Aircraft :

Integral Fuel Tank to Replace Rubber Tank

Integration of Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder

Design for Improved Crashworthiness Increase of Time between Overhaul

DO-228 Transport Aircraft

Extra Large Cabin Door for Cargo Loading

Integration of:o Elta Radaro Gun Podo IR / UV line Scannero Flight Data Recordero Super Marec Radar

Cabin Furnishing and VIP Layouts

Integration of Mandatory Airworthiness Modification viz, GPWS, TCAS and Mode-S on transport aircraft like DO-228

HS-748 Transport Aircraft

 

Avro Upgrade Program 

Integration of Mandatory Airworthiness Modification viz, GPWS, TACS and Mode-S on HS-748 and AN-32 transport aircraft also

Our Facilities

The Centre has well established facilities for manufacturing and meeting quality standards. These include:

Technical:

Sheet Metal Forming

Aircraft Quality Welding Conventional, NC and CNC Machining Advanced Composite Components, Tooling

and Assembly Technology Vacuum Forming and Deep Drawing

Machine Test Lab including UTM, 3D CMM, Nikon

Profile Projector, Hardness Testing Machine, CNC Machining Facility, Impact Test Facility, Ultrasonic Testing

Tool Design and Engineering

Aircraft Assembly and System Testing Equipment Overhaul and Testing Flight Preparation and Testing

Aircraft Painting Runway Adjacent to Assembly Hangar

Literature:

Technical library

Documentation & Publication

Customer Support

Training of Ground and Flight Crews

Well proven Customer Information and Documentation System Defect Investigation and Failure Analysis for Continuous Product Update

Accident Investigation

The Centre started functioning in the year 1960 with the aim of becoming a globally competitive R&D Centre for achieving self reliance in design & development of gas turbine engines and test beds in a climate of growing professional competence. The Centre has successfully developed,

Engines

Piston Engine upto 300kW (HPE-4, HPE-2, PE-90)

Jet Engine of 1120 kg thrust (HJE-2500) Jet Engine of 380 kg thrust (PTAE- 7) Turboshatt Engine of 110kW power (GTSU-110)

Accessories

Pneumatic starter (HFES) and 

Hydraulic pump (HHP).

Over the years the Centre has established extensive test facilities for development of aero engines and components like compressor, combustor and turbine.

The Centre has also designed and commissioned

Test beds for

Garrett engine Allison engine R29B engine RD33 engine

Test Facilities for

Aircraft mounted accessory gear box High cycle fatigue test rig for blades

Test Bed Projects under progress for

Adour engine Pegasus engine

LM 2500 engine 

Quality Assurance

Well-established quality assurance procedures in conformance with latest airworthiness requirements.

3-D coordinate measuring machine, for precise measurement of blade profiles, coaxiality and concentricity of components.

Balancing machine with provision for measuring unbalance to the nearest 0.5 cmg accuracy.

Engine Design

Aerothermodynamic Design

During the last three decades the Centre has successfully designed the advanced technology transonic axial compressor, radial compressor, annular straight flow and reverse flow combustors, axial and radial turbines, State-of-the-art performance estimation and analysis programmes.

Structural Design

Based on the rich experience gained in the successful development of two projects, the Centre has attained good competence in:

Layout Design

Detail Design of Components Material Science Gear Train Design Rotor Dynamics Tribology

Structural Sub-system Design

Expertise in Vibration Analysis, Rotor Dynamics, Material Selection, Life Estimation and Structural Testing of Components

Detailed data bank available in the design of Sub-systems like Fuel Control System (Hydro- mechanical and Electronic), Lubrication System and Blade Vibration Testing System and Engine Health Monitoring Systems

Test Facilities

The Centre has established excellent capabilities to commission engine test beds on "turn-key" basis. Test facilities for aero engine components like compressors, combustion chambers and turbines have been established for aiding the development of engines. Facilities for fatigue testing of blades, overspeed testing of rotors and 'g' load testing of engines are also available. The HP 1000 computer based on-line data acquisition system augments testing and performance analysis in real time.

Manufacturing Facilities

Fully equipped prototype shop supported by the Engine Division of HAL to meet the highest quality standards of the components

Manufacturing capabilities with sophisticated equipments for vacuum heat treatment, chromising, sermetal coating, high speed finish painting of rotor / stator blades, shafts and casings

CNC, curvic grinding and electron beam welding machines

Fully equipped laboratory

Quality Assurance

Well-established quality assurance procedures that conform to the  latest  requirement  in airworthiness

3-D Coordinate Measuring Machines, for precise measurement of blade profiles, coaxiality and concentricity of components

Balancing machine with provision for measuring to the nearest 0.5 cmg accuracy

Computer Aided Design

Hardware

Graphic Work Stations(DEC ALPHA, NEXUS 3500)

HP 1000 Data Acquisition System

Software

Unigraphics CAD Software

ANSYS Analysis Software NISA Analysis Software AUTOCAD

Design and Analysis Software developed in-house 

Customer Support

We take up the design of small gas turbine engines and their components and provide consultancy on various problems related to aerodynamics, heat transfer, structures and fatigue. 

We undertake engine test beds and accessories test rigs projects from feasibility studies to project implementation on "turn key" basis. 

All projects handled by the Centre are backed by excellent product support and customer training.  

 

   

 

 

Emanating from the Company's Mission Statement, the strategic Human Resource Development (HRD) goal of HAL is to create an atmosphere of technological and managerial excellence to become a globally competitive Aerospace Industry. With the changing environment, rapid technological changes characterised by a paradigm shift from licensed production to R&D based production duly balanced with co-development / co-production, technological upgradation etc., greater customer demand, focused diversification to civilian and export markets, the overall objective of the Human Resource Development plan is to build a vibrant and learning organisation, so as to meet the challenges of quality and excellence, recruitment and retention of competent human resources and develop high commitment and a sense of belongings to the Company. Accordingly, the Company's HR Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies and Policies have been identified and indicated as follows:-

VISION

"To make HAL a dynamic, vibrant, value-based learning organisation with human resources exceptionally skilled, highly motivated and committed to meet the current and future challenges. This will be driven by core values of the Company fully embedded in the culture of the Organisation"

MISSION

Enable all those working for HAL to give their best to ensure their all-round growth as well as that of the Organization

OBJECTIVES

To ensure availability of Total Quality People to meet the Organizational Goals and Objectives 

To have a continuous improvement in Knowledge, Skill and Competence (Managerial, Behavioral and Technical) 

To promote a Culture of Achievement and Excellence  with emphasis on Integrity, Credibility and Quality 

To maintain a motivated workforce through empowerment of Individual and Team- building 

To enhance Organizational Learning 

To play a pivotal role directly and significantly to enhance Productivity, Profitability and improve the  Quality of Work Life

STRATEGY

To be in total alignment with Corporate Strategy 

Maintain Human Resource at optimum level to meet the objectives and goals of the Company 

Be competent in Mapping, Analysis and  Upgradation of Knowledge and Skills including

Training, Re-training, Multi-skilling etc 

Cultivate Leadership with Shared Vision at various levels in the Organization 

Focus on Development of Core Competence in High-Tech areas 

Build Cross-functional Teams 

Create awareness of Mission, Values and Organizational Goals through out the Company 

Introduce / Implement personnel policies based on performance that would ensure growth, Rewards, Recognition, Motivation

FOCUS OF HUMAN RESOURCE POLICY

Competence Building 

Commitment 

Motivation  

Employee Relations

In the backdrop of the above, the focus of Human Resource Development initiatives at HAL emphasize the following:

I ) MAN POWER PLANNING

Out sourcing of low tech and medium tech jobs Fresh induction only in critical / highly specialised areas based on requirements

due to increase in work load and super annuation profile (Annexure-II). In the Workmen Cadre, induction will be restricted to Direct Workmen only

Improving the existing qualification profile by focusing on  induction of professionally qualified personnel and diploma holders

Hence focus of recruitment would be to recruit people with a combination of knowledge, skill, experience and attitude in line with the organisational requirement through appropriate manpower plan both short term (contract appointments) and long term recruitment programme.

II ) TRAINING AND  DEVELOPMENT

Training is one of the most important tools for developing human resource. Hence, identification of training competency profile in terms of Vision, Mission of the Company would be the strategic point of the training and development strategy of the Company. The following objectives have been set in this regard:-

To provide training to all employees at regular intervals in a plan period of 5 years

  Training to become an integral component of individual professional evolution

by: o updating knowledge to avoid obsolescence o enhancing professional creativity o enabling employees to shoulder higher responsibility o creating a business trend and strategic thinking to take up new

business challenges (creation of Centre of Excellence, etc)

The goals of training will be to progressively achieve 7 days training per employee per year with a budget of 2% of annual Wage Bill.

Keeping in view the organisational requirement and goals and objectives of training, the following have been identified as the key focus areas of training:

Technology Tooling Quality Information Technology

Further, to facilitate the development of soft skills (change of mind-set, managerial development etc.) training would be imparted on a continuous basis. Tie-ups with Centres of Excellence like IITs, NDC, FIAS France etc. for imparting training would be given prime importance.

III ) PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL :

Appraising people for meeting the Company's goal would be the prime focus of performance management. The new Performance Appraisal System based on work planning and commitment (mutually agreed tasks) , self-review and performance analysis, performance review and feedback would ensure that the focus would be on value adding activities rather than on routine activities which bear no relationship with the Organisation's goals and objectives.

Identification of low performers and resultant corrective action through out the Company would be given priority. Similarly, faster career growth opportunity would be provided to high performers.

IV ) REWARD SYSTEM

The focus of the reward system in the Company is to promote team work and cultivate a sense of achievement and excellence in the Organisation. This is in addition to the existing scheme of reward for an individual who innovatively and creatively makes exemplary contributions in the key thrust areas of the Company that would lead to its achieving overall excellence. Coupled with the above, schemes like "Inter Divisional Competition" and "Profit Sharing Scheme" have been institutionalised in the Company for team reward.

V ) SCHEME FOR LEARNING AND CERTIFICATION FOR EXECUTIVES

A "Learning Organisation" is essential for survival in the present era of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation. Therefore, "Knowledge" is the only core competence of Organisations for coping with changes. Since individual knowledge is the starting point for organizational knowledge, it is only the employees who can convert knowledge into efficient actions.

In line with the above philosophy, among other initiatives like institutionalizing Learning Centres in Divisions etc., HAL has also introduced the scheme for Learning and Certification for executives as a starting point for building individual knowledge. The scheme inter-alia provides an opportunity for the Junior and Middle Management Cadre Executives to broaden their perspective by not only learning about all functions and procedures in their respective disciplines but also in related areas and overall knowledge about the Organization and its environment. So far, approximately, 45% (both for "O" & "A" level) of executives have been certified (Annexure IV). It is proposed to expand the coverage of this scheme further, if required, by linking the scheme to some kind of reward mechanism.

Lastly, the HRD Plan will also include time-to-time OD Interventions to address specific requirement of the Company.