HAL signs $716 mn deal with GE Aviation for 99 engines for LCA Tejas
3 years, 4 months ago

HAL signs $716 mn deal with GE Aviation for 99 engines for LCA Tejas

The Hindu  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Tuesday signed a $716 mn deal with GE Aviation of the U.S. for 99 F404 aircraft engines and support services that will power the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A. The company was working closely with GE for its support to pursue the export potential of the LCA and also to supply spares to the global supply chain of GE 404 engines, he added. Interacting virtually, Chris Cyr, Vice President, Business Development and Sales, GE Aviation, said the F404 family of engines had proven itself in operations all over the world. The F404 family engines have logged in more than 14 million engine flight hours, and had powered 15 different production and prototype aircraft, the statement added.

Engines Hal Lca Ge Aviation 99 F404  aviation  signs  support  tejas  hal  lca  supply  ge  engines  83  99  f404  deal  mn  aircraft

History of this topic

DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects

Hindustan Times  

DK Sunil, who has spearheaded several key aerospace programmes and is known for his design expertise, will take over as the next chief of the Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Sunday as the aircraft maker gears up to execute some critical projects for the armed forces. HT reported on August 29 that Sunil was the frontrunner for the top job …

GE Aerospace says working with HAL to fix new Tejas LCA engine supply delay
5 months, 1 week ago

GE Aerospace says working with HAL to fix new Tejas LCA engine supply delay

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: US engine maker GE Aerospace on Friday said it is working with state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to fix issues related to the delay in the supply of its F4O4 engines for the Tejas light combat aircraft programme, attributing it to supply chain bottlenecks in the aerospace industry. A GE F404 engine at an HAL facility in Bengaluru The …

Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets

The Hindu  

After some delay, the deliveries of the Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to the Indian Air Force are now expected to begin by end of July with officials stating that the delay is due to supply chain issues, including at HAL and General Electric in delivering the engines. In February 2021, the Defence Ministry had signed a …

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future
1 year, 3 months ago

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future

India Today  

The Indian Air Force is on full throttle to significantly boost operational capabilities. Now, the IAF is pushing for acquisition of an additional 90-100 indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A jets, besides ramping up the transport fleet and enhancing capabilities to land at and take off from the newly-built advanced landing grounds along the Line of Actual Control with China. Beyond the …

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets
1 year, 3 months ago

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force is looking to order another 90 Light Combat Aircraft -MK1A once the contract for 83 LCA-MK1A is under execution, according to official sources. In 2021, the Defence Ministry had signed a ₹48,000-crore deal with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply 83 LCA-MK1A to the IAF, a more capable fighter than the current LCA-MK1. As per the …

Amid Modi's US visit, GE Aerospace and HAL ink pact to co-produce jet engines in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid Modi's US visit, GE Aerospace and HAL ink pact to co-produce jet engines in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The world’s leading aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace on Thursday signed a highly anticipated memorandum of understanding with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Washington to produce fighter jet engines in the country for the Indian Air Force during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US, in a pivotal moment for a sector that is on the …

HAL, GE sign agreement on jet engines
1 year, 6 months ago

HAL, GE sign agreement on jet engines

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and GE Aerospace, a subsidiary of Boston-headquartered General Electric, have signed a memorandum of understanding that could potentially pave the way for the manufacturing of jet engines in India. The agreement includes the potential joint production of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines in India and the engines will be used to power Tejas fighter jets, GE …

GE Aerospace to co-produce F414 engines in India for Tejas Mk2 fighter jets
1 year, 6 months ago

GE Aerospace to co-produce F414 engines in India for Tejas Mk2 fighter jets

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major announcement coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, GE Aerospace on Thursday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. The agreement includes the potential joint production of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines in India. Subsequently, GE …

GE, HAL sign MoU for manufacture of jet engines in India; U.S. Congress approval awaited
1 year, 6 months ago

GE, HAL sign MoU for manufacture of jet engines in India; U.S. Congress approval awaited

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing U.S. visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, engine manufacturer GE Aerospace on June 22 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce fighter jet engines for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft. “The agreement includes the potential joint production of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines in India, and GE Aerospace continues to …

GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL, to produce fighter jet engines for Tejas Mk2
1 year, 6 months ago

GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL, to produce fighter jet engines for Tejas Mk2

Live Mint  

GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics to produce fighter jet engines in India for the Indian Air Force, pending export authorisation. US-based GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} According to an official press note from General Electric, the agreement …

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets
3 years, 10 months ago

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets

News 18  

The government on Wednesday formally sealed the Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas light combat aircraft from state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month approved the deal for procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk-IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I trainer aircraft from the HAL to …

CCS okays 83 LCAs worth around ₹47,000 cr. for IAF
3 years, 11 months ago

CCS okays 83 LCAs worth around ₹47,000 cr. for IAF

The Hindu  

In the biggest indigenous defence deal, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the manufacture of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Air Force at a cost of around ₹47,000 crore. “The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Delhi on January 13 and has approved procurement of 73 LCA …

Discover Related