On short final for Rwy 14 at Plaisance in the evening. HAL's Passenger Variant Dornier (PVD) was handed over on 06 Apr 2022 to the Government of Mauritius. It is powered by Garrett TPE-331-10 engines driving five-blade propellers. This Do-228 is the latest addition to the Maritime Air Squadron and helps to better connect the Outer Islands.

On the apron at Aero India 2023. Built for civilian use by HAL's Transport Aircraft Division at Kanpur, the Do-228 is capable of carrying up to 17 passengers. It is powered by five-bladed Garrett TPE-331-10 GP turboprops. With a view to promote Govt's UDAN regional connectivity policy, the Hindi title "Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik", translated as "Let the common citizen of the country fly" is displayed on the fuselage. The aircraft has an AUW of 6200 kg and is capable of operating in hot and high conditions.