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Need to reorganise India’s military aviation sector
The government must conduct a time-bound review and rationalise independent, but similar, projects of multiple government agencies
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:46 PM IST
ALH to be grounded for 3 more months
A fleet-wide inspection has revealed that some navy and coast guard ALHs are facing the same problem — cracks in the swashplate assembly.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Hindustan Aeronautics records ₹30,400 crore revenue despite LCA Mk-1A delay
The engine issue has been resolved, with US firm GE Aerospace last week delivering the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL for the new LCA Mk-1A
Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:01 PM IST
GE to deliver first of 99 F-404 engines for Tejas MK 1A by March-end
12 engines are expected in 2025, with 20 engines each expected to be delivered by GE every year to fulfill the 2021 99-engine contract worth USD 716 million.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 09:33 AM IST
Cybercrooks siphon off ₹55L from HAL Kanpur
The fraud came to light when HAL did not receive the ordered parts, despite making the payment last year.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:34 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur
Induction of 35-40 fighters per year need of the hour: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that an in-house study conducted by the IAF showed that it must induct two fighter squadrons every year to cater to the numbers needed.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Rahul Singh
MoD panel set to submit report on speeding up LCA Mk-1A induction
The panel includes secretary (defence production), Vice Chief of the Air Staff and the chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), HT has learnt
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Tejasvi Surya takes sortie in indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft at Aero India
The aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), was flown by Surya for 30 minutes.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 11:43 AM IST
PTI | HT News Desk
ALH grounding a setback, will sort it out soon: Defence secretary
The grounding of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) in the wake of a recent crash has come as a slight setback for the armed forces
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Army chief throws weight behind ALH, says it will remain workhorse
The Army chief’s remarks comes in the wake of the armed forces grounding the choppers for a thorough safety inspection following a recent crash that put the spotlight on the fleet’s troubling safety record
Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:21 PM IST
Rahul Singh
HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year
The first few LCA Mk-1As are expected to be delivered to the IAF with reserve engines that will be replaced with the F404s as and when GE begins supplying them.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Defence ministry inks ₹13,500 crore deal with HAL for 12 Su-30 fighters
The Su-30 aircraft will have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be made by the local defence industry
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
IAF chief seeks to ramp up production of LCA
His comments come at a time when the LCA Mk-1A programme is moving at a sluggish pace and IAF is concerned about possible risks a delay in the induction of new fighter planes could pose to its combat effectiveness.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Jodhpur
IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs
The defence ministry could award HAL a contract for 97 more LCA Mk-1As worth ₹67,000 crore by the year-end to strengthen the air force’s capabilities
Published on Sep 12, 2024 07:46 PM IST
Rahul Singh
DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects
DK Sunil, who joined HAL as a management trainee and has been with the firm for 37 years, replaces CB Ananthakrishnan, who retired on Saturday
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 08:39 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Morning briefing: IAF forced to wait longer for delivery of first Tejas fighter
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Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:43 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
A question mark hangs over state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024, senior IAF officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
It becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024
Published on Jul 31, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Entire Dhruv fleet set to get key safety upgrade by end of month
The Dhruv fleet, plagued by a nagging design issue, was grounded several times last year after the accidents called into question its flight safety record
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 01:21 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL declares record revenue of ₹29,810 cr for FY 2023-24
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited announced its financial results days after the first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft made its maiden flight from Bengaluru
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 07:48 AM IST
LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru
HAL’s chief test pilot Group Captain KK Venugopal (retd) flew the light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A for 18 minutes
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 04:40 PM IST
Rahul Singh
HAL set to showcase indigenous civil platforms at Wings India 2024, aiming to elevate regional connectivity initiatives
CB Ananthakrishnan, CMD (Additional Charge), HAL, expressed the company's commitment to fostering the 'Made in India' fixed-wing civil aircraft initiative, with a specific focus on enhancing regional connectivity across the country.
Published on Jan 17, 2024 12:15 PM IST
ANI |
‘Successfully completed’: PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a sortie on Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 12:39 PM IST
Indian ADA to roll Tejas Mark II prototype with F-414 engine by 2024 end
After the GE-HAL MoU is signed tomorrow, the Indian PSU will have to meet the challenge of manufacturing 500 engines for Mark II, AMCA, TEDBF fighters.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 10:34 AM IST
Did Dewey ditch Hollywood after ‘Malcolm in the Middle’? Here's what we know
Erik Per Sullivan, the actor who played Dewey in the popular sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, has kept a low profile since the show ended more than 15 years ago
Published on Apr 20, 2023 10:27 PM IST
Paurush Omar