State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed Kota Ravi as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). The company on Friday said Kota has assumed charge as the 22nd CMD of HAL. He succeeds D K Sunil, who superannuated on April 30, 2026.
Notably, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had recommended his name to Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for the post on January 29, 2026, after interviewing eight candidates.
Kota brings over three decades of experience across aerospace and defence, manufacturing and electronics. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Director (Operations) at HAL, where he led strategic planning and played a key role in the company attaining Maharatna status.
He has held several key leadership positions, including Executive Director and General Manager of the LCA Tejas Division, as well as Executive Director (Corporate Planning).
During his tenure, he was involved in concluding major contracts for HAL, including the supply of 180 LCA Tejas aircraft to the Indian Air Force and 156 LCH Prachand helicopters to the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. He is also credited with the operationalisation of the LCA Tejas fleet in the Indian Air Force.
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