GE Engine Deal To Help Overcome Striking Tech Gap, Says HAL Chief

The F414 engine has evolved from F404 that powers the TEJAS MK-1 and MK-1A variantsGE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are close to finalising a deal for the joint production of GE’s F414 engines in IndiaBengaluru: The joint production of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines in India will help the country overcome a striking technology gap, lay the foundation for indigenous development of

October 19, 2023
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IAF Dhruv Helicopters Fixed After Design Issue, Fitted With Upgraded Control System

The design issue in India’s ALH Dhruv has been fixed, with helicopters being fitted with an upgraded control system to improve airworthinessA design issue in the military’s advanced light helicopter (ALH) Dhruv has been fixed and the locally made helicopters are being fitted with an upgraded control system to improve airworthiness after a series of accidents led to the grounding of the fleet and

October 19, 2023
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HAL To Begin HTT-40 Basic Trainer Deliveries To IAF In 2025; Orders For Additional 35 Aircraft Likely

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will begin delivering ‘Made-in-India’ HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) from 2025, reported Hindustan Times.Seven months ago, (in March), the Cabinet Committee on Security approved a proposal to purchase 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft from HAL, at a cost of Rs 6,838 crore.The first aircraft will be delivered to the IAF within 20

October 18, 2023
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HAL To Ramp Up TEJAS MK-1A Production Rate From 16 To 24; Aims To Complete Delivery By 2028, One Year Ahead of Schedule

HAL is preparing to activate new production lines for TEJAS MK-1A and HTT-40 planesHAL has a capacity to build 16 TEJAS MK-1As every year in Bangalore, and the Nashik line will help the firm ramp up production to a total of 24 jets.The new plant for the MK-1As will enable HAL to advance the deliveries of the 83 such fighters ordered by IAF for ₹48,000 crore in February 2021 by at least a year,

October 17, 2023
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