Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian public sector aerospace and defence company, headquartered in Bengaluru (Bangalore). Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world. HAL began aircraft manufacturing as early as 1942 with licensed production of Harlow PC-5, Curtiss P-36 Hawk and Vultee A-31 Vengeance for the Indian Air Force. HAL currently has 11 dedicated Research and development (R&D) centres and 21 manufacturing divisions under 4 production units spread across India. HAL is managed by a board of directors appointed by the President of India through the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. In 2024, the company was given Maharatna status. HAL is currently involved in the designing and manufacturing of fighter jets, helicopters, jet engine and marine gas turbine engine, avionics, hardware development, spares supply, overhauling and upgrading of
Indian military aircraft.
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HAL & critics slugfest over continued ALH groundingHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has publicly criticized military officers, former pilots, analysts, and critics for spreading malicious narratives regarding the grounding of 330 Dhruv ALHs after a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India junks NYT claim of HAL transferring sensitive tech to RussiaThe Indian government has dismissed a New York Times report alleging Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's involvement in transferring sensitive British technology to Russia as inaccurate and misleading...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Factually incorrect and misleading': India rejects NYT report on HAL for 'overlooking due diligence'The ministry of external affairs in India has rejected a report by The New York Times as factually incorrect and misleading. The report alleged that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) engaged in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mega Rs 62,700 crore deal for 'Prachand' attack choppers inked after CCS nodIndia signed a Rs 62,700 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics to procure 156 indigenous 'Prachand' light combat helicopters for the Army and IAF, enhancing its combat capabilities. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
House panel slams HAL 'inefficiencies'Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is under criticism for delays in Tejas fighter jet production and safety checks of Dhruv helicopters. A parliamentary panel condemned HAL's inefficiencies, which hinder..IndiaTimes - Published | |
HAL to shed jet lag, step up Tejas Mk-1A output as first GE engine landsHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first of 99 engines from General Electric for Tejas Mark-1A fighters after a two-year delay. This delivery is expected to boost the production of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tejas Mark-1A fighter production to be stepped-up after GE delivers first engineHindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is set to accelerate production of the Tejas Mark-1A fighters following the delayed delivery of the first of 99 engines from GE. With finalizing integrations and increasing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Future of Pilot Ejection: Martin-Baker's advanced technology comes to IndiaMartin-Baker is currently supplying 108 ejection seats for 83 Tejas LCA Mk-1A fighter jets built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).DNA - Published | |
Scandal To Self-Reliance: MP Surya Flies In Indigenous HTT-40Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the HTT-40, highlighting it as a symbol of India's self-reliance and technological proficiency. He noted its development as a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
I'm just not confident of HAL: IAF chief fumes at delay in Tejas deliveryIndian Air Force chief AP Singh expresses diminishing confidence in HAL over delays in Tejas aircraft deliveries and upgrades, while HAL attributes setbacks to post-1998 nuclear test sanctions. Despite..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India plans to crank up Tejas production to stem IAF’s depletion in fightersIndia plans to increase Tejas jet production with deliveries of GE aero-engines starting March. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) aims for 20 jets per year, potentially rising to 30. The crucial delivery of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dhruv copters to stay grounded till Gujarat crash cause identifiedHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has suspended the flying of Dhruv advanced light helicopters until the root cause of the recent crash in Gujarat is determined. An investigation revealed control..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF wants Tejas jet production to be ramped up, even as supply of delayed US engines to begin from NovThe Indian Air Force calls for increasing Tejas fighter jet production to address its squadron needs. The supply of GE-F404 engines from General Electric is anticipated to start in November, aiding..IndiaTimes - Published | Government inks Rs 26k cr contract with HAL for procuring 240 Sukhoi jets enginesThe defence ministry has finalized a Rs 26,000 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procuring 240 aero-engines for Sukhoi-30MKI jets. These engines will be produced by HAL's Koraput..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF expected to get first LCA Mark1A fighter by JulyThe first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by July, replacing existing fleet and boosting indigenization efforts.IndiaTimes - Published | India repatriates 76 military personnel from Maldives, replaces them with civilian employeesMaldives replaced 76 Indian military personnel with civilian employees from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to operate gifted helicopters and platforms. Moosa Zameer, Maldives' foreign affairs minister,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence ministry to procure 97 LCA Mark 1As from HAL in biggest-ever indigenous military equipment orderThe defense ministry has issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the purchase of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, valued at over Rs 65,000 crore. This marks the Indian government's..IndiaTimes - Published | First LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron to be deployed at Nal air baseThe Indian Air Force plans to establish the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft at the Nal air base in Rajasthan. These advanced fighters will be equipped with indigenous..IndiaTimes - Published |
A flight to remember, says PM Modi after completing a sortie on Tejas fighter aircraft; shares videoPrime Minister Narendra Modi successfully completes sortie on LCA Tejas trainer variant, bolstering confidence in indigenous capabilities. Tejas is a homegrown aircraft developed by ADA and..IndiaTimes - Published | Tejas fighter aircraft orders worth Rs 36,468 crore placed under Modi govtThe Narendra Modi government has ordered 83 light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A Tejas aircraft worth Rs 36,468 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in an effort to amp up India's defence..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi to visit HAL in Bengaluru tomorrow to review manufacturing facilityIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) site in Bengaluru to review their manufacturing facility for Tejas jets. The Indian Air Force recently issued a..IndiaTimes - Published | Army to replace entire fleet of Cheetah, Chetak chopper fleet in next 10 yearsThe Indian Army's aviation corps plans to replace its fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with indigenously built ones within the next 10-12 years. The army is exploring options like leasing..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF to buy 156 more ‘Prachand’ Light Combat helicopters for deployment along China, Pakistan bordersIn a major push for the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative, the Indian Air Force is planning to place an order for 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),..IndiaTimes - Published | Deputy Chief of the air staff takes flight in indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraftThe HTT-40, a product of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a home-grown creation designed to meet the training requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.IndiaTimes - Published |
Deputy air chief flies HTT-40 basic trainerDeputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, on Friday flew the Hindustan Turbo Trainer Aircraft-40 (HTT-40) basic trainer aircraft. Manufactured by defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics..IndiaTimes - Published | HAL stocks soar: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for ‘fake’ campaign against PM ModiWith the aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) shares registering impressive growth, the BJP has hit Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hard for running a campaign against..IndiaTimes - Published |
GE made-in-India jet engine likely in 3 yearsIndia expects the first GEF414 jet engine to be jointly produced with the US to roll out in three years to power the indigenous Tejas Mark2 fighters, in the project that will involve 80% transfer..IndiaTimes - Published | GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL to produce fighter jet engines for IAFThe aerospace unit of General Electric announced on Thursday the company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet engines for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence ministry inks Rs 6,800-crore contract with HAL to procure 70 basic trainer aircraftThe defence ministry on Tuesday sealed a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft at a cost of over Rs 6,800 crore for the Indian Air Force. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Aero India 2023: Lord Hanuman image reappears on HAL aircraft modelAfter causing much controversy, a picture of Lord Hanuman was once again displayed on the tail of an HLFT-42 full-scale model of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), showcased at Aero India 2023 in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Setback to Tejas in Malaysia deal, South Korea may pip India: HALIndia, which had, through defence PSU HAL pitched its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the Royal Malaysian Air force (RMFA) has suffered a setback with Malaysia likely to pick South Korean..IndiaTimes - Published | HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero IndiaThe Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Tuesday removed the picture of Lord Hanuman from 'Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT)-42, which was on display at the Aero India 2023 here.IndiaTimes - Published |
Smear campaign against government using HAL failed in face of truth, says PM ModiPM Narendra Modi, without naming Congress or the Rafale deal, launched a frontal attack on Monday, saying the successful operationalisation of the helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)..IndiaTimes - Published | At HAL helicopter factory inauguration, PM targets Congress over Rafale allegationsIndiaTimes - Published |
