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India to Develop Electric Hansa (E-Hansa) Trainer Aircraft
India is developing the Electric Hansa (E-Hansa), a next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft, which is being indigenously developed by CSIR-NAL.
May 28, 2025
Key Points
- 1India is developing the Electric Hansa (E-Hansa), a next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft.
- 2The aircraft is being indigenously developed by CSIR-NAL (National Aerospace Laboratories) Bengaluru.
- 3The E-HANSA is expected to cost around Rs 2 crore, roughly half the price of a comparable imported trainer aircraft.
- 4The E-HANSA is part of the larger HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft program.
- 5The E-Hansa will contribute to India’s green aviation goals.
Important Terms
Electric HansaE-HansaCSIR-NALTrainer AircraftGreen Aviation
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Last Updated: 6/7/2025