https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Ajay K. Shrivastava Takes Over as HAL Director (Engineering & R&D) with 37 Years of Aviation Expertise – Know More About Him

Mr Shrivastava joined HAL in July 1988 as a Management Trainee (Technical) and has since built a 37-year career in aviation systems design, development, and certification.
Indian Masterminds Stories

BangaloreHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Navratna defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has appointed Shri Ajay Kumar Shrivastava (DIN: 10652075) as Director (Engineering and R&D), effective 15 July 2025, pending shareholder approval. This appointment follows formal clearance from the Ministry of Defence and marks a strategic addition to HAL’s top leadership.

Decades of Technical Leadership at HAL

Mr Shrivastava joined HAL in July 1988 as a Management Trainee (Technical) and has since built a 37-year career in aviation systems design, development, and certification. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from HBTI Kanpur, an M.S. in Aviation Safety & Aircraft Airworthiness from ENAC/ENSICA, Toulouse, France, and is a certified Project Management Professional.

Proven Record in Defence Avionics and Upgrades

Mr Shrivastava has played a pivotal role in developing avionics for fighter, transport, and rotary-wing aircraft. His expertise spans navigation, communication systems, weather radars, transponders, collision avoidance systems, and other advanced onboard technologies. He led major modernization programs including upgrades of the HS‑748 fleet, Do‑228 aircraft for Coast Guard, IAF and Navy, Sea‑King helicopters, and IL‑78 tankers.

Also Read: Second GE F404 Engine Delivered to India for TEJAS Mk-1A Jets, Boosting Indigenous Fighter Production

Leadership in Certification & Indigenisation

As Head of the Transport Aircraft R&D Centre (TARDC) in Kanpur, Mr Shrivastava secured DGCA certification for two HAL Do‑228 civil aircraft. He led multiple critical indigenisation initiatives under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework. Later, as Head of the Aircraft R&D Centre (ARDC), he obtained RMTC‑RSD certification for the HTT‑40 trainer aircraft and oversaw the successful avionics upgrade of HJT‑36, showcased at Aero India 2025.

New Role: Steering HAL’s R&D Future

In his new role, Mr Shrivastava will oversee engineering and R&D strategy across HAL. He is expected to drive innovation in emerging domains such as AI, quantum communication, autonomous systems, and space technologies. His leadership aims to deepen HAL’s collaborations with DRDO, ISRO, MSMEs, private players, and global defence entities—enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Corporate Compliance & Interim Structure

Mr Shrivastava’s appointment is valid until his superannuation on 30 November 2026 or until further notice. He has no inter-se relationship with other directors and no disqualification under the Companies Act. With his appointment, HAL CMD Dr. D. K. Sunil relinquishes the additional charge of Director (Engineering & R&D), which he had held until now.

About HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian public sector aerospace and defense company, headquartered in Bengaluru. It is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defense manufacturers in the world, with a history dating back to 1940. HAL is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, engines, and other aerospace systems.

Also Read: HAL, CeNS Sign MoA to Launch Academic Centre for 20,000+ Rural Students in Karnataka


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak cleanliness drive
Odisha: Boudh Collector IAS Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak Leads Surprise Cleanliness Drive at Charichhak Market, Warns Against Waste Dumping
Nagendra Nath Sinha Rodic Digital
From Expressways to AI Platforms: Ex-Steel Secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha Joins Rodic Digital & Advisory as MD
IAS-IPS
VRS to Votes: Ex-IAS, IPS Officers Set Sights on Bihar Assembly Polls - Check More Details Inside 
G Priyanka
Who Is IAS G Priyanka, the New Ernakulam District Collector? Third Woman to Hold the Post
HPCL_logo_HIndustan Petroleum
Result: HPCL Posts 1128% Jump in Q1 FY26 PAT; Records Strong Operational, Marketing Performance
Odisha Government
Odisha Cracks the Whip on Inefficiency: Govt Sets August 7 Deadline to Identify Non-Performers, Forced Retirement Looms
mohan yadav
Bhopal Emerges as India’s Next Tech Hub: CM Dr Mohan Yadav Highlights Youth-Focused Digital Growth
India Power Capacity
97 GW New Coal Capacity in Pipeline as India Aims 870 GW Power Capacity by FY32: MoS Power Naik - Details Inside
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IAS Aditya Singh
How IAS Officer Aditya Singh is Redefining Governance in Madhya Pradesh | Video Interview 
IAS Karn Satyarthi
How IAS Karn Satyarthi Transformed Gumla Through Empathy and Innovation
Ananth Rupanagudi IRAS
IRAS Ananth Rupanagudi’s Take on Corruption, Reform, and Duty
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
BPSC Bihar police
From Lantern Light to Police Uniform: How Praveen Kumar from a Small Bihar Village Cracked BPSC to Become SDPO
From a lantern-lit village in Bihar to becoming an SDPO, Praveen Kumar's journey is a testament to resilience,...
IAS Priyansha Garg
Why Mindset Matters: IAS Priyansha Garg’s Mental Health Mantra for UPSC
After two failed prelims, Priyansha Garg cracked UPSC with AIR 31 in her fourth attempt, proving how...
Ashish Akshat
From Setback to State Topper: How Ashish Akshat Topped JPSC While Working Full-Time
Ashish Akshat from Dhanbad topped JPSC 2023, proving that resilience, discipline, and family support...
Social Media
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: From India’s First Sanctuary to a Tiger Conservation Success Story | International Tiger Day Special
IAS Supriya Sahu Hails Mudumalai's Role in Tiger Conservation on Tiger Day. Declared in 1940, Now Among...
Mangroves
Mangroves: Nature’s Shield Against Disasters, Says Officer Parveen Kaswan on Mangroves Day - Watch His Post Here
Mangroves, with their dense, interlaced root systems, form a mesh-like structure that serves as a buffer...
Retired IPS Inderjit Singh Sidhu
Purpose Doesn’t Retire: How 88-Year-Old Retired DIG Becomes Chandigarh’s ‘Quiet Warrior’ of Cleanliness
Inderjit Singh Sidhu’s Dawn Patrol Earns Applause, Mahindra’s Praise for a Man Who Chose Action Over...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak cleanliness drive
Odisha: Boudh Collector IAS Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak Leads Surprise Cleanliness Drive at Charichhak Market, Warns Against Waste Dumping
Nagendra Nath Sinha Rodic Digital
From Expressways to AI Platforms: Ex-Steel Secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha Joins Rodic Digital & Advisory as MD
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IAS Aditya Singh
IAS Karn Satyarthi
Ananth Rupanagudi IRAS
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT