Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced that its flagship jet training aircraft, the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36), has been officially renamed "Yashas" following extensive modifications.

• These enhancements aim to resolve departure characteristics and improve spin resistance across the aircraft's operational envelope, it added.
• The new name was unveiled by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary of Defence Production, during the ongoing Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
• The event was attended by DK Sunil, CMD, HAL, and other senior defence officials. 

About "Yashas"

• Yashas is the flagship jet training aircraft of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• The aircraft, previously known as Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, has undergone extensive modifications aimed at improving its departure characteristics and spin resistance across the aircraft envelope, leading to its rechristening as ‘Yashas.’
• It is fully equipped for Stage II pilot training, which includes a variety of specialized operations such as counter-insurgency, counter-surface force operations, and armament training.