The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹13,500 crore agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. The deal is intended to address the shortfall in the Indian Air Force’s fleet caused by the loss of 12 aircraft in accidents over the past two decades. The new aircraft will […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the appointment of Ravi K as its new Director (Operations). He will oversee strategic and functional planning, capacity optimization, capability enhancement, and the implementation of an upgraded IT framework across the company. Ravi K previously served as Executive Director (Corporate Planning) at HAL and brings over 30 years of […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the reactivation of its Nashik facility to manufacture 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft under a $1.3 billion contract approved in September 2023. This production order, aimed at replenishing the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet, will resume assembly operations that were previously focused on the Su-30MKI model. HAL expects to […]
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) is expanding its aerospace division, aiming to establish a larger presence in India’s emerging private space sector, according to a report by Reuters. The move aligns with recent government initiatives to allow private firms greater participation in space ventures traditionally led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). AT Ramchandani, […]
On October 19, a book titled Paper to Flight, detailing the design and development of India’s carrier-borne Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Navy, was released in Bengaluru. The book, written by Cmde C.D. Balaji (Retd), former Director of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), offers insights into the challenges and breakthroughs experienced during the program’s development. It […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered the first AL-31FP aero engine, part of a contract to supply 240 engines for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI aircraft fleet. The delivery was made on September 30, 2024, at HAL’s facility in Koraput, Odisha. This follows a ₹26,000 crore agreement signed between HAL and the Ministry of […]