Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has long been India's unbreakable shield in the skies, forging world-class fighter jets, helicopters, and military transports that safeguard national sovereignty. But in 2026, under the visionary leadership of Chairman and Managing Director Dr D. K. Sunil, HAL is launching a transformative offensive into civil aviation. At Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, HAL unveiled its formidable "Civil Trinity", the SJ-100 regional jet, the Hindustan-228 (H-228) commuter aircraft, and the Dhruv NG (New Generation) helicopter, heralding India's most decisive return to passenger aircraft manufacturing since the Avro era. H-228 commuterAt the pinnacle stands the SJ-100, a 103-seater regional jet that catapults India back into jet-powered civil manufacturing. Under Dr D. K. Sunil’s bold leadership, HAL is not just building planes; it is building a connected, self-reliant, and soaring India.