CSIR-NAL transfers technology of indigenous HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft to Pioneer Clean Amps

New Delhi: In a historic move that redefines India’s civil aviation landscape, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has officially transferred the technology of its indigenously developed HANSA-3(NG) two-seater trainer aircraft to M/s Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, under the aegis of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India,

This strategic collaboration marks a turning point in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of Flying Training Organizations (FTOs), the HANSA-3(NG) is a state-of-the-art trainer aircraft that brings together cutting-edge innovation and operational excellence.

Powered by an advanced Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports Engine, the aircraft boasts a glass cockpit, electrically operated flaps, and an aerodynamic bubble canopy, ensuring both superior performance and pilot comfort.

With an impressive range of 620 nautical miles, 7 hours endurance, and a maximum cruise speed of 98 KCAS, the HANSA-3(NG) is tailored to support both Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training programmes.

At the Aero India 2025 show, the successful demonstration of the HANSA-3(NG) drew national attention, validating CSIR-NAL’s commitment to delivering world-class, homegrown aviation solutions.

The aircraft has already received Type Certificate, Noise Certificate, and approvals for DAY-VFR and NIGHT-VFR operations from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), significantly accelerating its path to market readiness.

Speaking at the ToT signing, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR, emphasized the importance of this milestone. “The transfer of HANSA-3(NG) technology to industry not only fulfills the vision of indigenization but also creates a complete ecosystem for commercializing Indian aerospace innovations,” she said. “With over 110 Letters of Intent (LOIs) already received from FTOs across the country, the market response has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), underlined the growing demand for trained pilots in the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market.

“India is set to cater to over 300 million domestic passengers by the end of this decade. Meeting this growth requires a strong pipeline of skilled pilots and robust training infrastructure. The HANSA-3(NG) aircraft will be key to addressing this critical need.”

Echoing this sentiment, Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the technology transfer as a major boost to the aviation ecosystem.

“This aircraft is a game-changer for the training sector. It embodies the Prime Minister’s vision of empowering even the common man to fly, bringing the dream of ‘Hawai chappal-wearing citizens flying in hawaijahaj’ to life.”

The Minister added, “From the purple revolution to Chandrayaan, from indigenous vaccines to antibiotics, CSIR has consistently delivered technologies that touch lives and build national pride. HANSA-3(NG) is the latest feather in CSIR’s cap.”

Union Civil Aviation Minister, K Rammohan Naidu, also lauded the joint efforts of CSIR and CSIR-NAL, describing the event as a “historic moment.”

“The HANSA-3(NG) is more than a trainer aircraft — it is a symbol of India’s readiness to lead in aviation manufacturing. As we target a fivefold increase in pilot demand and expand from 38 to 80 FTOs in the next five years, this aircraft will play a central role in transforming India into a global aviation hub,” he said.

With this Transfer of Technology to M/s Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd., the manufacturing, deployment, and export potential of HANSA-3(NG) are set to be fully realized. The partnership represents a robust public-public-private (PPP) model — bringing together the Ministry of Science & Technology, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, CSIR, and the private sector — to address the nation’s most urgent aviation needs.

As India takes confident strides toward becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, the HANSA-3(NG) will remain a powerful symbol of what the country can achieve through innovation, collaboration, and self-reliance.