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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited: Indian public sector aerospace manufacturing company
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian public sector aerospace and defence company, headquartered in 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. HAL is currently involved in designing and manufacturing of fighter jets, helicopters, jet engine and marine gas turbine engine, avionics, software development, spares supply, overhauling and upgrading of Indian military aircraft.

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IAF to buy 156 more ‘Prachand’ Light Combat helicopters for deployment along China, Pakistan borders

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Deputy Chief of the air staff takes flight in indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft

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HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero India

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Smear campaign against government using HAL failed in face of truth, says PM Modi

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