29-Jun-2015
Precautionary landing due to suspected engine problem. Engineers checked it over and it returned to base at INS Dega the same evening... Read more
18-Jun-2015Source: Turbomecca
Turbomeca (Safran), and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) have signed, at the Paris Air Show, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish in India a joint venture to support customers in India as well as some others of different countries. This joint venture will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul for Turbomeca and HAL engines installed on... Read more
9-Jun-2015Source: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU yesterday (June 4, 2015) in Bengaluru, to share their expertise in design, development, engineering and manufacturing to developand produce advanced airborne communication equipment to meet therequirement of the defence services. Quarterly review of the MoU will beheld under the Chairmanship of Director (R&D)-BEL... Read more
22-May-2015Source: HAL
As part of a process to acquire certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Advance Light Helicopter-Dhruv, HAL carried out noise measurement flight trials at Mysuru airport recently in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The EASA representatives witnessed the entire flight test and preliminary analysis of the recorded noise data,... Read more
15-May-2015Source: HAL
The indigenisation of the advance materials is a key to the aerospace manufacturing in India. When it comes to aerospace raw material be it aluminium, titanium, plastics or composites there is wide capability gap in the country and therefore industries especially in private sector must come forward to boost aerospace manufacturing in the country”, said... Read more
6-May-2015Source: TOI
Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has started a feasibility study to set up a helicopter manufacturing unit in Goa. See Full Story... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: SAAB
Defence and security company Saab (STO:SAABB) has received follow-on orders from Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL), India, for serial production of an integrated electronic warfare self-protection system for installation on the Indian Army’s and Air Force’s Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv. The orders have a total value of approximately USD78 million (SEK740 million). Saab’s Integrated Defensive Aids... Read more
30-Mar-2015Source: Business Standard
The Odisha government today said it has invited the US-based Alcor Inc and engineering major L&T Construction Company to discuss their proposals for setting up a helicopter manufacturing and assembly unit. See Full Story... Read more
24-Mar-2015Source: The Surinamese Newspaper
Suriname’s Minister of Defence LAMURE Latour last Friday, March 13th, at the local airport Zorg en Hoop in Paramaribo three Indian Chetak helicopters delivered to Surinamese Air Force, which also immediately Force new life was breathed. The helicopters, the Indian version of the French Aérospatiale Alouette III, already in 2009 were bought by the Venetian... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: HAL
The cold weather trials of LCH were carried out at Air Force Station, Leh recently. “The trials covered engine starts with internal batteries after overnight cold soak at 3 km altitude and 4.1 km altitude”, says Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, Chairman, HAL. The engine starts were satisfactory in the temperature of minus 18 degree C... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: TOI
The Union defence ministry has asked public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to examine whether it is feasible to set up a helicopter manufacturing unit in Goa. See Full Story... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: TOI
The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) recently completed the cold weather trials in Leh and team LCH says that the trials covered engine starts with internal batteries after overnight cold soak at 3km altitude and 4.1 km altitude. See Full Story... Read more
20-Feb-2015Source: One India
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will soon have Dhruv maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hubs all across the operational bases, including in forward areas. There are a total of 193 Dhruvs being operational today. See Full Story... Read more
19-Feb-2015Source: HAL
The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi visited HAL stall and evinced keen interest in HAL products especially on Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine and LCH. HAL Chairman Mr. T. Suvarna Raju explained him about the efforts made by the Company on “make in India front”. The medium thrust class engine finds wide application in military trainer... Read more
19-Feb-2015Source: HAL
HAL’s indigenous products will enthral visitors with their flying and static display during the 10th edition of Aero India from February 18-22, 2015. HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, will be on flying display showing their versatility. HAL would also be showcasing its technical competence built over the years. The display is... Read more
19-Feb-2015Source: Turbomeca
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) will be powered by the Ardiden 1H1 engine from Turbomeca (Safran, booth #B2.1 – Hall B). This new twin-engine military aircraft will take part in the flying display at Aero India air show in Bangalore. Turbomeca will also power the new HAL- designed LUH (Light Utility Helicopter),... Read more
11-Feb-2015
Instructor and student killed on night training flight. Crashed in rocky mountainous area and burnt out... Read more
6-Feb-2015Source: Market Reports
MarketReportsStore.com adds Global Military Rotorcraft Market 2015-2025 research report of 186 pages that forecasts a CAGR of 2.61% for military rotorcraft industry across the globe for next 10 years. The Global Military Rotorcraft Market 2015-2025 report provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast global industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges... Read more
2-Feb-2015
Crashed from 10-12 ft shortly after take off, 4 POB. Pilots Colonel B K Singh and Major Kshitij not injured... Read more
27-Jan-2015
Crashed shortly after take off from Army operations centre at Tena. All four survived despite helicopter ending upside down and on fire – named as captains Soberon Hernán Alberto Davalos Villacrés and Andrew Ismael Carrillo, Second Sergeant Henry Toapanta Ona and Sergeant Humberto Moreno. A later press report blamed this accident on a fault with... Read more
13-Jan-2015
Ditched for unknown reason in the Chongón dam reservoir, all POB in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Video of the last stages of the recovery effort can be seen here A later press report blamed a tail rotor drive shaft problem... Read more
5-Jan-2015Source: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today called for concerted efforts to intensify indigenous production of helicopters during the National Seminar on ‘Make in India’ – Civil and Military Helicopters: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges organized by Rotary Wing Society of India at Dr.V.M.Ghatge Convention Centre here in Bengaluru. The Rotary Wing Society of India is a non-profit... Read more
17-Nov-2014Source: HAL
The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Technology Demonstrator TD-3 made the successful maiden flight here today. “Escorted by a Dhruv helicopter, the entire flight was flawless. It will be an effective weapon platform to deliver precision strikes at high altitude and we are confident it will meet the requirements of the IAF”, says Dr. R.K. Tyagi,... Read more
10-Oct-2014Source: ET
Seeking to fast-track indigenous attack chopper production, the state-owned PSU HAL has invested over Rs 150 crore more for building another two prototypes of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which will help in early completion of the programme. See Full Story... Read more
2-Oct-2014Source: Business Standard
US-based Alcor Inc, a maker of precision aviation products, is keen to invest Rs 15,000 crore in Odisha on a manufacturing and assembly unit for helicopters. See Full Story... Read more
1-Oct-2014
Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Army taking part in the ongoing military exercise at the Jat Regimetanl Centre (JRC) at Bareilly crashed minutes after take-off killing all three on board. It had gained only a few hundred metres in height when it caught fire mid-air. Another report states it was a maintenance flight. The three... Read more
5-Aug-2014Source: Daily Mail
The Indian Air Force has grounded its fleet of around 40 Dhruv helicopters in view of the recent crash in which seven of its personnel were killed. See full story... Read more
25-Jul-2014
Emergency declared shortly after take-off, then crashed killing all seven on board. Copilot named here as Sqn. Ldr. R. Manu... Read more
10-Jun-2014Source: HAL
The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal, Arup Raha and Secretary Defence Production, Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati visited HAL’s Bangalore facilities and reviewed the on-going project activities here today. “This visit is important to us considering that we all – Defence Production (MOD) and HAL – have been working on important defence projects.... Read more
7-Apr-2014Source: HAL
The Indian Air Force and HAL have decided to work on joint plans on various fronts for better understanding of issues so that both contribute effectively in India’s defence preparedness. The entire board of HAL and senior officials flew down from Bangalore to interact with the top commanders of IAF at the conference held at... Read more
13-Mar-2014Source: HAL
HAL will be showcasing its civil aviation based activities at India Aviation 2014, a premiere Civil Aviation exhibition to be held at Hyderabad from March 12-16. “It will be a good platform for HAL to show-case its achievements in Civil Aviation sector since nearly 50 companies from all over the world, including the global giants... Read more
22-Feb-2014Source: HAL
An “Aerospace Industry-Academia Conclave” was organised at HAL under thechairmanship of Prof S. G. Dhande, former Director, IIT Kanpur on February 17, 2014 in presence of senior executives of HAL and other distinguished academicians. HAL aims to pursue its leading role in the Indian aerospace industry through this conclave and create an ecosystem for enhancing... Read more
23-Jan-2014Source: HAL
Mr. Dinsha Patel, the Minister of Mines dedicated custom-made ALH-Dhruv, Garuda Vasudha to the nation by unveiling a plaque during a video conference from New Delhi at a function here today. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Patel hailed efforts of HAL in making this possible and said the copter should be used to get maximum... Read more
23-Jan-2014Source: HAL
India needs more helicopters compared to West and China as these wonder machines have proved their mettle in variety of uses by Armed Forces in general, during natural calamities and internal security threats, said Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL. Pointing out that these machines ensure better governance but the country has far less copters compared... Read more
19-Dec-2013
Emergency landing and required maintenance engineer before further flight... Read more
17-Dec-2013Source: HeliHub.com
During the ongoing official visit to India by the Maldives’ Minister of Defence and National Security Colonel (Ret.) Mohamed Nazim, the Government of India has gifted a helicopter to the MNDF. During the ceremony held at India’s Southern Naval Command in Kochin, the helicopter was ceremonially handed over by Vice Admiral Satish Soni, the Flag... Read more
13-Nov-2013Source: Indian Navy
The first ALH (Dhruv) Squadron was commissioned at Kochi on 12 Nov 13 by Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Western Naval Command. Dhruv is the first indigenously designed and manufactured helicopter at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and with its multi role capabilities has proven her mettle in all the three services of... Read more
10-Oct-2013Source: HAL
The first indigenous chopper of India, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH –Dhruv) designed, developed, produced and maintained by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to meet the requirement of military and civil operators, achieved a new milestone of flying one lakh hours today. The land mark has been achieved in the early hours today with the flying of... Read more
8-Oct-2013Source: ZNews
Jodhpur Air Force station, a front-line air base, is all set to receive a batch of five Dhruv advanced light helicopters, which will eventually replace the ageing Chetaks, a defence spokesperson said See full story... Read more
21-Sep-2013Source: Saab
Defence and security company Saab (sto:SAABB) has received two orders from Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL), India, for serial production of an integrated electronic warfare self-protection system for installation on the Indian Army’s and Air force’s Advanced Light Helicopter. The orders have a total value of approximately SEK 216 million (USD 33 million). Saab’s Integrated Defensive... Read more
31-May-2013Source: HAL
Keeping in line with the national policy of acquiring indigenous capabilities and self reliance HAL took initiative to organise a one-day seminar on “Future trends on Helicopter technologies” here today. Speaking on the occasion renowned aerospace scientist Prof Roddam Narasimha called for pragmatic policies to meet the strategic vision in the helicopter manufacturing and technology.... Read more
13-May-2013
1 serious, 1 minor injury to the 2 POB. Damage level to helicopter not known... Read more
18-Apr-2013Source: Deccan Herald
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said on Tuesday that India will make efforts to get Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) US, in the near future (see full story).... Read more
15-Apr-2013Source: Hindustan Times
A battle-ready BSF ‘Dhruv’ helicopter, deployed for undertaking sorties to aid anti-Naxal operations, is lying idle for close to six months in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur as authorities are not able to find a pilot to fly the machine (see full story). File photo... Read more
1-Mar-2013Source: HAL
After enthralling thousands of aviation enthusiasts in Aero India 2013, India’s first indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) by HAL demonstrated its prowess in the “Iron Fist” exercise of the Indian Air Force at Pokhran (Rajasthan) on Friday. The first prototype of LCH piloted by HAL’s Chief Test Pilot Wg. Cdr Unni Pillai... Read more
6-Feb-2013Source: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) had achieved the initial operational clearance (IOC) for Advanced Light Helicopter –Mk-IV Army Version of “Rudra”. Dr. K. Tamilmani, CEO, Center for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) presented the certificate to HAL at a function here today. “The occasion gives us the confidence and it is a proud moment for the... Read more
28-Jan-2013Source: HAL
HAL’s strength in design, development and production will be showcased through its products during the up-coming Aero-India 2013. The major attractions of the HAL’s pavilion include in-house designs such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), “Rudra” the weaponised Advance Light Helicopter (ALH) and Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT). “For the first time, we will present to the... Read more
7-Jan-2013Source: Army Technology
HAL is set to release the weaponized version of ALH at Aero India 2013, to be held in the second week of February in Bangalore. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012
Crashed on take off from INS Hansa (nr Dabolim) after refuelling en route Mumbai to Bangalore. Post crash fire. Another report says landing accident, not take-off... Read more
3-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The Times of India is reporting that the tender for 16 helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard has been stopped. With just two manufacturers bidding – local HAL with the Dhruv and Eurocopter with the AS565MB Panther – the defence ministry has reportedly found the Panther to be non-compliant in some aspects of the tender... Read more
24-Jul-2012Source: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) organized a Global Business Partners’ Meet of its vendors here on Saturday to apprise them of recent changes within HAL to speed up the process of procurement and make suppliers aware of various procedures, statutory requirements and adherence to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines. Eighty three vendors, 26 foreign and 57... Read more
11-Jun-2012Source: HAL
Bangalore, June 11, 2012: The Expert Group on “Restructuring and Strengthening of HAL†under the leadership of Mr. B. K. Chaturvedi, former Cabinet Secretary and Member, Planning Commission visited various facilities of HAL. The Group held discussions with Mr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, Directors and senior executives of HAL. The Expert Group will look into issues such... Read more
23-May-2012
Crashed, killing pilot Major Chandrashekhar Singh, shortly after dropping off supplies at a helipad in the Himalayas at an altitude of 19,685ft... Read more
18-Apr-2012Source: HAL
To have an on the spot reality check on the capabilities and expertise of HAL in designing, production, repair, overhaul and upgrade of Aircraft, Helicopters, Aero-engines, Accessories, Avionics and Systems, a fifteen member delegation of parliamentary consultative committee consisting MPs of both houses, have paid a visit to HAL on 10th & 11th April 2012.... Read more
5-Apr-2012
Maoist rebels shot at helicopter (which was on an EMS flight evacuating two injuried people). Bullet holes confirmed on landing... Read more
5-Mar-2012Source: HAL
Shri R.K. Tyagi has taken over as Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL), today. Previously, he was Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd.(since May 2007). He is an Engineering Graduate in Electronics and Telecommunication (1975) from IIT Roorkee and also possesses a Degree of Master in Business Administration. Subsequently, he has also attended... Read more
13-Feb-2012Source: American Eurocopter
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced the appointment of Major General (Ret’d) Ajit Hari Gadre as Chief Executive Officer of HATSOFF. “I am pleased to join an organization established by HAL and CAE, two of the world’s... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: HAL
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, HAL, Helicopter Division handed over a colour Television set, blankets, mattresses and bed spreads to the residents of Gandhi Home for the Aged, Channarayapatna, on Thursday. General Manager, Helicopter Division, Sri M S Srinath handed over the items to the residents of the Old Age Home... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: IBN
Hit by Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)’s findings into the 2010 August Chetak crash, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) launched a strong defence terming some of the comments as “incorrectâ€. (see full story)... Read more
15-Jan-2012
Heavily damaged after crashing from 100ft altitude on take off on a test flight. Pilot P D Tiwari, Co-pilot also named as P D Tiwari, and technicians Anand Bharti, Pankaj Pal and Subroto Chandra... Read more
18-Nov-2011Source: HAL
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has bagged Raksha Mantri’s award for excellence in performance (2009-10). Shri P.V Deshmukh, Offg. Chairman of HAL received the award and citation from Hon’ble Defence Minister Mr A.K Antony in New Delhi. In recognition for achieving improved organisational performance excellence through Research & Development, improved production and financial performance, Export... Read more
12-Nov-2011Source: HAL
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over a final dividend cheque for Rs. 123.17 crores for the year 2010-11 to the government. This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs. 299.95 crores paid in February 2011, and the total dividend for the year works out to Rs. 423.12 crores (351.13 per cent... Read more
4-Nov-2011Source: Money Control
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, HAL for short, has started to work with merchant bankers on a placement of shares – an IPO as it’s known in banking circles. (See full story)... Read more
28-Oct-2011Source: HAL
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mishra has taken over the charge of Director Finance of HAL today. Earlier he was Executive Director (Finance) at HAL Corporate Office. He, with more than 30 years of service is highly experienced in various facets of financial management. He is adept at utilizing corporate resources to drive and deliver financial and... Read more
26-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russian press agency RIA Novosti is reporting that the Mi-28N Night Hunder has lost an Inidan tender for 22 attack helicopters, leaving Boeing’s AH-64D Apache. They reported a source saying “We decided not to choose the Mi-28 for technical reasons. Our experts believe that the Mi-28N did not meet the requirements of the tender on... Read more
25-Oct-2011
The Dhruv crash near Ranchi that killed three crew members has prompted the BSF to revisit an old question: Is Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd capable of flying and maintaining choppers that are being used for anti-Maoist operations in Jharkhand? (see full story)... Read more
21-Oct-2011
Dhruv helicopters, used by paramilitary forces, have been grounded after a Border Security Force (BSF) chopper crashed on the outskirts of Ranchi Wednesday, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of Police DK Pandey said on Thursday. (Full story) HeliHub.com page for this accident – 19-Oct-11 VT-BSH HAL Dhruv Ranchi, India (3F)... Read more
19-Oct-2011
A BSF (Border Security Force) helicopter on anti-Naxal duty crashed on the outskirts of Ranchi today, killing two pilots and a technician on board. The Dhruv was going to Chaibasa from Ranchi when its engine caught fire and it crashed in Khunti jungle, a senior BSF official said. Aircraft completely burnt out. Pilot named as... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: Hindustan Times
Squadron Leader (retd) Baldev Singh, director for corporate planning and marketing at state-run Hindustan Aeronautics committed suicide at Nandi Hills, about 50 km from Bangalore, police said (full story)... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The current Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, Mr R.K. Tyagi has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Bangalore headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (“HAL”). The Public Enterprises Selection Board recommended Mr Tyagi name as Chairman pf HAL after interviewing three other persons. The other contenders for the post were Mr... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: HAL
Shri K Naresh Babu has taken over the vital appointment of Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), today. Prior to this, he was General Manager (Planning) at HAL Corporate Office. He has taken over as Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, heading nine full-fledged Divisions including one R&D Centre, engaged in manufacture, overhaul and supply... Read more
22-Aug-2011Source: HAL
Sqn Ldr (Retd) Baldev Singh has taken over the charge of Director Corporate Planning & Marketing of HAL. Earlier to this, he was Executive Director Flight Operations and the Chief Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) at HAL Bangalore Complex. Highly experienced in various facets of aviation, he has a total Flight Test experience of over 6000... Read more
26-Jul-2011
Hindustan Aeronautics have flown the second LCH prototype from their Bangalore factory. It is said to be a significant improvement over the first prototype, photo’d here. It carries registration ZP-4602 (full story)... Read more
24-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, and Asia’s leading company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have reiterated their commitment to take their five decade long relationship to the next level. The long-time partners are in the process of signing agreements to further strengthen their industrial cooperation and links. This association will focus on increasing existing collaboration... Read more
