HAL signs $716 mn deal with GE Aviation for 99 engines for LCA Tejas
The Hindu
‘This is largest-ever deal and purchase order placed by HAL for LCA,’ said Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 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 (LCA) Mk-1A. In February, the Defence Ministry signed a ₹48,000 crore deal with HAL to supply 83 LCA-Mk1A to the Indian Air Force. “This is largest-ever deal and the purchase order placed by HAL for LCA,” said Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL. 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.
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