BENGALURU: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), which only did a flypast in the previous edition, will take centre stage in the 15th edition of Aero India scheduled to begin February 10. The full-scale model of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s attempt at a fifth-generation fighter jet, is also expected to garner attention.
While some spectators already got a glimpse of the LUH, which performed a solo show at the Aero India rehearsal on Thursday, HAL, for the first time, will display the 1:1 model of the AMCA. In 2023, HAL displayed a scaled-down version of the fighter jet.
HAL will showcase its indigenous products and technologies centred on the theme ‘Innovate. Collaborate. Lead’, the PSU said Friday.
“Aside from the indigenously designed and developed LUH, various innovative products conceived and developed by HAL R&D division in the area of avionics, mechanical systems, engines, and aerospace for manned and unmanned aircraft will also be the highlight at our stall,” HAL CMD DK Sunil said.
The PSU’s major attraction at its indoor pavilion will be the LUH, Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 simulator, scaled models of LCA Mk1A fighter, LCA Mk1 Trainer, Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, HTT-40, LCH, and ALH Mk IV. It will also showcase the scaled models of Hindustan 228 and its amphibian variant in this area.
The flying display will witness “a unique LCA Mk 1A formation, HJT 36, HTT-40, and LUH,” HAL said, adding that the central theme of the India Pavilion is ‘Flight of Self Reliance’.

CATS, RUAV & Space
A functional full-scale engineering demonstrator of Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior will be the highlight of the India Pavilion along with Advanced Light Helicopter Next Generation (ALH NG) and the rotary unmanned aerial vehicle (RUAV). ALH NG will be placed in front of the India Pavilion to signify HAL’s entry into civil aviation,” HAL said.
“Our indoor pavilion will showcase state-of-the-art avionics systems like mission management system, digital map generator, data lite-communication system, indigenous communication complex with audio management system, audio warning system, radio control panels, etc.,” HAL said.
Also, the advanced flight control actuators and electromechanical systems will be displayed. Static models of actual HTSE-1200 and GTEG-60 engines will be showcased, displaying their technological challenges and innovation.
An exclusive space corner with scaled models of cryogenic engine CE-20, GSLV-Mk3 rocket, and Chandrayaan-3 will showcase HAL’s capabilities and role in the space industry.