Mahindra GippsAero completes first flight of its new aircraft, the GA10

MUMBAI: Mahindra GippsAero, the Australian aircraft manufacturer and subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra has completed the first flight of its new aircraft, the GA10.

The aircraft, which is the first single turbo-prop developed in Australia, is a 10 seat, multi role aircraft based on the GA8 eight seat utility aircraft. The first flight took place at GippsAero's home base at Latrobe Regional Airport in eastern Victoria this month.

The GA10, powered by a Rolls Royce 250 turbo prop engine, will suit a wide range of applications from passenger and freight work to air survey and surveillance roles.

"The successful test flight of the GA 10 represents another milestone for Mahindra Aerospace after the launch of the NM5 in September last year and places India on the global aviation map.

Powered by a Rolls Royce 250 turbo prop engine, the GA 10 fits a unique niche in the market and will suit a wide range of applications from passenger and freight work to air survey and surveillance roles and operators will view the GA 10 as a commercially viable, multi role aircraft with the advantage of turbo prop technology. We plan to introduce the GA 10 in India soon as well," said Hemant Luthra, president, Mahindra Systech.