Union Minister Giriraj Singh visits ICAR-CMFRI, Mandapam Aero India 2021: HAL to showcase ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’

Giriraj Singh union minister of fisheries, animal husbandry and dair ying, Govt. of India visited ICAR-CMFRI, Mandapam to oversee technical support provided for sea cage farming and seaweed farming activities. The minister embarked onboard Indian Coast Guard Hovercraf t H-197 to venture into the Gulf of Mannar sea and reviewed support provided by ICG towards safety of fishermen at sea. On completion of hovercraf t sortie, the minister appreciated hovercraf t and its crew for its precise maneuvering capabilities and maintaining high standard of safety & security in the area. ICG is committed to provide safety and protection of fishermen at sea.

A unique flying display of HAL’s indigenous platforms (both fixed and rotar y wing) aptly titled ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’ will be part of the flying display during the 13th edition of Aero India2021 scheduled from Februar y 3, 2021 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka. HAL will showcase its prowess in defence and aerospace centered on the theme ‘Conceive. Indigenise. Collaborate’ at the world’s first hybrid exhibition. The 'Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight' consisting HAL products such as LCA trainer (LIFT Trainer), HTT-40, IJT, Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil Do-228 will fly in a special formation showcasing the spectrum of trainers and signifying selfsufficiency in the trainer segment. HTT-40, Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil Do-228 will be available for customer demonstration flights. Sukhoi 30 MKI, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will also take part in the flying display.