TAAL History

THE HISTORY OF TAAL

1991-1992
  • Technical Know- how Transfer Agreement with M/s. Partenavia , Italy for manufacture of 6 Seater and 11 Seater Light Transport Aircraft.
  • Agreement with National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) for Joint Development of Twin Seater All Composite Trainer Aircraft .
1993-1994
  • Trail Run
  • Commercial Production
1994-1995
  • Public issue
  • TAAL’s Flying Academy - Commencement of Operations
  • Appointment of Sales and Service Representative for Commander Aircraft in India.
  • Appointment of Authorized Sales Representative for CESSNA CITATION Aircraft in India.
1995-1996
  • Appointment of Authorized Sales Representative for CESSNA CARAVAN Aircraft in India
1996-1997
  • CREATIVE PARTNER” Award from Aeronautical Development Establishment for development of Remote Pilotless Vehicle (RPV).
  • Launching of Net Air Aircraft sharing scheme.
1997-1998
  • Manufacture of 6 Seater Aircraft from detailed parts .
  • Launching of Aircraft Charter Services for Corporate Sector.
  • Commencement of building of 3 Nos Proto type 14 Seater Multi Role Light Transport Aircraft ‘Saras’ in Association with National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
1998-1999
  • Entry into the business of Manufacturing parts for Space Satellite Launch Vehicles .
  • Export of Aircraft Parts and Spares
1999-2000
  • Development of Aircraft Interior Panels.
  • Recognition of TAAL as R & D Organization by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research ( DSIR), Government of India.
  • Introduction of Fractional Ownership Scheme called Corporate Aircraft Program (CAP).
  • Memorandum of Understanding with National Aerospace Laboratories ( NAL) for manufacture of All Composite Trainer Aircraft “ HANSA-3” at TAAL’s facilities.
2000-2001
  • Development of Homing Transducer Housing for Naval Science and Technological Lab for the first time in India and Letter of appreciation for this unique Development.
  • Design and Development of Stretcher for Helicopter.
  • Design and Development of Composite Landing Gear for UAV.
2002-2003
  • Development of Interior Panels and Parts for Helicopters and Aircraft.
2003-2004
  • Assembly of Twin Seater Light Sport Aircraft “Thorpe-T211” for Domestic Market and Kits for USA..
2004-2005
  • Development of Auxiliary Fuel tank and Sound Proofing Panels for Helicopters.
2005-2006
  • Issue of GDR
2006-2007
  • Issue of Equity Shares on Preferential Basis.
  • Appointment of TAAL as “ Authorised Service Agency for the maintenance of CESSNA Aircraft in India.
  • Development of Bullet Proof Panel for ALH and Window Glasses for Air Force Aircraft.
  • AS 9100 B Quality Accreditation.
  • Establishment of Maintenance Hangar, Air Traffic Control and Runway for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 series Aircraft.
  • Augmentation of Manufacturing Facilities.
2008-2009
  • In principle SEZ approval for Airport/ Aviation sector (including MRO).
2009-2010
  • Memorandum of Understanding with Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation for Establishment of Aerospace Park.
  • Establishment of Design Engineering Business unit.
  • National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) approval for Chemical Processing.
  • Landing of first Jet Aircraft Boeing 737 at TAAL’s Airfield.
2010-2011
  • Design and development of Antenna Housing System for Exploration of Minerals.
  • Modification of MIG-21 Cockpit to convert as Pilots Training Simulator.
  • Development of Weather Radar Radome for Navy Helicopter .
  • Building of Mockup Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( HAL).
  • Development of a Number of Technological Processes like
    • Titanium hot forming.
    • Forming of extruded section using hydraulic press.
  • Landing of Jet Aircraft Airbus A 320 and A321 at TAAL’s Airfield.
 
     
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