Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Oerlikon Pune have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of BALINIT® Turbine Pro (TiAlN-based) coating on aircraft low-pressure and high-pressure compressors, as well as helicopter axial compressors and impellers of the Shakti engine. The agreement was formalized during the Aero India Exhibition.
The signing ceremony was attended by Pravin Shirse, Country President India & SEA at Oerlikon; Carmen Jerg, Senior Project Manager R&D, Oerlikon Surface Solutions AG; Anand Golikere, Director, Sales & Operations; and Guruprasad Potdar, AVP Business Development, PRC, SEA.
The collaboration aims to enhance the durability and performance of aerospace components used in HAL’s platforms.
OC Oerlikon Corporation AG specializes in surface engineering, polymer processing, and additive manufacturing. The company operates across 207 locations in 38 countries, employing over 12,600 people.