Hindustan Selects Genesys Aerosystems’ Autopilot for Updated 228 Turboprop

The turboprop twin–based on the Dornier Do-228 gains added capability for its utility mission.

Friday, May 06, 2022 at 01:50 PM ET

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The Hindustan-228 is a 19-seat commuter aircraft for regional air connectivity in India and is being used by Alliance Air in India. [Courtesy: HAL]

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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) has selected Genesys Aerosystems' S-TEC 4000R Autopilot for its Hindustan-228 commuter aircraft.
The new digital autopilot system introduces advanced features to the Hindustan-228, including VNAV, envelope protection, and search-and-rescue capabilities, significantly enhancing its operational functionality.
The Hindustan-228 is a 19-seat commuter aircraft produced by the Indian state-owned HAL, designed for regional air connectivity and derived from the historical Dornier Do-228.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), the India-based manufacturer of the Hindustan-228 aircraft, has selected Genesys Aerosystems’ autopilot for its flight deck.

The S-TEC 4000R Autopilot adds advanced functions not previously available in the HAL-manufactured commuter aircraft fleet. The update introduces the latest digital autopilot system on the Hindustan-228 platform while adding extra features like VNAV, envelope protection, and alerting, straight-and-level recovery mode, and search-and-rescue capabilities.