SOURCE: AFI
Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and Managing Director of Dynamatic Technologies Limited, took to X to share insights from a productive meeting with key figures at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru. The discussions, involving NAL Director Dr. Abhay Pashilkar and his colleagues Dr. CM Ananda and Mr. Shreedhara, centered on emerging capabilities within India’s civil aviation ecosystem. Malhoutra described the talks as “excellent,” signaling a strengthening collaboration between one of India’s leading aerospace manufacturers and the country’s largest civilian aerospace research institution.
Dynamatic Technologies, a leading player in aerospace manufacturing and engineering, highlighted the significance of the dialogue in a post that read: “Excellent discussions at The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) with Dr. Abhay Pashilkar, Director and his colleagues Dr. CM Ananda and Mr. Shreedhara on emerging capabilities in the Indian Civil Aviation ecosystem. NAL is India’s largest civilian aerospace research institution.” The engagement underscores a growing synergy between private industry and public research institutions as India aims to bolster its position in the global aviation market.
NAL, established in 1959 under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has long been a pioneer in India’s aerospace research landscape. With a mandate to advance civilian and military aviation technologies, NAL has been instrumental in projects ranging from the Hansa trainer aircraft to the Saras light transport plane. Its latest endeavor, the Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA-90), a proposed 90-seat turboprop designed to enhance regional connectivity, has garnered significant attention. According to a report by idrw.org, the Indian government is keen to back this initiative, and Dynamatic Technologies Limited has emerged as a key supporter of the project.
The RTA-90 aims to address a critical gap in India’s aviation market—affordable and efficient regional air travel. With a capacity to seat 80 to 100 passengers, the aircraft is envisioned as a turboprop suited for short-haul routes connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities, aligning with the government’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to boost regional air connectivity. NAL’s expertise in design and development, combined with Dynamatic’s manufacturing prowess, could prove a game-changer for this ambitious project. Malhoutra’s engagement with NAL underscores Dynamatic’s commitment to fostering indigenous solutions that elevate India’s standing in the global aerospace arena.
Dynamatic Technologies, headquartered in Bengaluru, is no stranger to high-stakes aerospace ventures. Under Malhoutra’s leadership, the company has secured landmark contracts, including a deal with Airbus to manufacture all doors for the A220 aircraft family, announced in February 2024. It also collaborates with international players like Deutsche Aircraft for the D328eco regional turboprop’s rear fuselage production. This track record positions Dynamatic as a natural partner for NAL’s RTA-90, offering advanced manufacturing capabilities and a proven ability to meet global standards.
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