HAL, French firm Safran ink MoU for strategic cooperation on high-thrust aero-engines
Safran Helicopter Engines is HAL’s key partner in engines for HAL’s helicopters like Chetak, Cheetal, Light Utility Helicopter, Light Combat Helicopter and Advanced Light Helicopter
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BENGALURU: HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines, France, on Friday signed an MoU at Aero India 2021 to explore opportunities for strategic business cooperation that leverage the complementary talents and capabilities of both parties and support development of a robust ecosystem for aero-engines in India, consistent with the goals of the Make in India initiative.
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Director of Engineering and Research and Development Arup Chatterjee receiving the clearance certificate from Chief Executive of CEMILAC V S Prasad
HAL receives provisional certificate for indigenous Engine, Flight Display Unit from CEMILAC ANI | Updated: Feb 05, 2021 19:16 IST
Director of Engineering and Research and Development Arup Chatterjee received the clearance certificate from Chief Executive of Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) V S Prasad. This development would not only lead to self-reliance but also enable HAL to develop further similar smart instrument display system and multi-function display for various aircraft platforms, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL R Madhavan said.
HAL hands over ALHs to Indian Navy and Coast Guard; LUH Army Variant receives IOC
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Last Updated: Feb 05, 2021, 09:59 PM IST
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Synopsis The remaining helicopters from the contract are under various stages of production, flight tests and we plan to deliver all the helicopters within the contract delivery schedules despite production slowdown due to COVID restrictions, Madhavan said.
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Bengaluru: State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (
HAL) on Friday said it has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) to the Indian Navy and two to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 helicopter contract at the ongoing Aero India. The company also said its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) received the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) for the Indian Army from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC).