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Supply delay drags Hindustan Aeronautics's near-term growth prospects

Investors in the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd stock are jittery. However, these have not allayed investors’ concerns about supply chain issues delaying the delivery of the much-awaited Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft. With that, HAL has a strong medium-term revenue visibility with an estimated order book of ₹1.1 trillion, up 10% year-on-year and 3.5 times trailing 12 months' sales. “HAL should deliver …

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is adapting to fresh challenges in the production of its Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft following further delays in the delivery of the crucial GE F-404 engines. Initially expected by mid-2024, the delay in the supply of these engines has forced HAL to implement a contingency plan that involves using Category B F-404 engines for the early production …

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

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 …

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Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets

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 …

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited recorded the highest-ever revenue from operations of over ₹29,810 crore for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024. “Despite major supply chain challenges arising due to geopolitical issues, the company has met the expected revenue growth with improved performance for the entire year. As on March 31, 2024, the company’s order book stands in excess of …

New Delhi: The first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft on Thursday made its maiden flight from a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility in Bengaluru, and the country can look forward to its early induction into the Indian Air Force, state-run plane-maker HAL said. Tejas LCA Mk-1A “HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design and development, amid major supply chain challenges in …

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over the first Light Combat Aircraft twin-seater trainer version aircraft to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on Wednesday. As part of the LCA contract between the HAL and the IAF, the defence public sector unit has to supply eight twin-seater trainer aircraft to the force. The event will be attended by notable figures …

HAL to supply 12 light utility helicopters to armed forces

HAL signs pact with Alliance Air to supply 2 civil Do-228 aircraft in Arunachal Pradesh

Boosting regional connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd signed a lease agreement with Alliance Air Aviation Ltd for the supply of two Civil Do-228 aircraft for regional operations in the state on Sunday. On the occasion, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that it was a big day for the state. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and state …

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 …