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The Kanpur Division is already accredited with civil certification CAR 21 for manufacture and CAR 145 for Dornier-228 Maintenance Repair & Overhaul of Dornier-228-201 aircraft.

The Vayudoot, had previously operated 19 seater DO-228 manufactured by HAL for short haul regional applications covering almost all parts of India.

HAL-Do-228 is a twin turboprop, high wing aircraft with a retractable tricycle landing gear most suitable for regional connectivity. The maximum seating capacity of aircraft is 19 passengers and two crew members (a pilot and a co-pilot).

Since 1985, HAL TAD has manufactured DO-228 aircraft in multiple roles and so far 133 aircraft have been produced.  These aircraft are delivered to Civil Operator (Vayudoot), Defense customers such as IAF, Navy and Coast Guard. The DO-228 aircraft in Maritime Role is also being exported to Govt. of Mauritius and Seychelles.

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