GE Aerospace delivers 3 more F404 engines to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk1A in August
The latest shipment brings HAL’s total F404-IN20 deliveries to 10 as GE Aerospace works under a 99-engine contract for the Tejas Mk1A programme.
- On Thursday, GE Aerospace announced it shipped three F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in August, bringing total deliveries for the Indian Air Force Tejas Mk1A program to 10.
- The 2021 contract requires GE Aerospace to provide 99 engines, forcing the company to restart the F404-IN20 production line after it remained inactive for five years.
- Supply constraints have delayed engine deliveries, affecting aircraft delivery to the Indian Air Force. Consequently, HAL is imposing contractual penalties on GE for these delays.
- A spokesperson noted that HAL expects to receive two engines next week and one later, with plans to receive 22 engines by December.
- The Indian Air Force has ordered 180 of these indigenous fighter aircraft, making ongoing engine deliveries crucial for the Tejas Mk1A production line.
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HAL shares rise nearly 3% as GE Aerospace delivers 3 more F404 engines for Tejas Mk1A
HAL shares rose nearly 3% after GE Aerospace delivered three F404-IN20 engines in August for Indias LCA Tejas Mk1A programme. The deliveries come amid prolonged supply delays, as HAL works to fulfil Indian Air Force orders for 180 Mk1A fighters. HAL currently has an annual production capacity of 24 aircraft, with engine supplies critical to ramping up production.
GE Aerospace has delivered three more F404-IN20 engines to HAL. This will accelerate Tejas Mk1A production. Ten engines have arrived so far. HAL is expected to receive 22 engines by December.
US company General Electric supplies three more engines for Tejas jets, HAL now has 10 - The Tribune
US engine maker General Electric (GE) has supplied three more F404 engines for the Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets being produced by India’s public-sector company, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). With these three additional engines, HAL now has 10 F404 engines for Tejas Mark-1A. Nearly 24 airframes of the fighter are ready at HAL’s hangars and are […]
GE Aerospace announces shipment of three F404 Engines to HAL
U.S. engine manufacturer General Electric (GE) Aerospace on Thursday announced the shipment of three F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A. GE Aerospace has to deliver 99 such engines to HAL.
GE Aerospace delivers 3 F404 engines to HAL in August amid Tejas Mk1A delays: What we know
GE Aerospace's delivery of three F404-IN20 engines to HAL supports India's LCA Tejas programme amid delays .The Indian Air Force has placed an order with HAL for 180 LCA Mk1A fighter aircraft.
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