HAL signs contract worth Rs 5375 Crores with GE Aviation

HAL has placed an order of for USD 716 million (Rs 5375 crores) for 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services with GE Aviation, USA to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. “This is largest ever deal and the purchase order placed by HAL for LCA”, stated Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL. The Company is working closely with GE for its support to pursue the export potential of LCA and also to supply spares to the global supply chain of GE 404 engines, he added. Ordering of the engines, marks a major milestone in the execution of 83 LCA contract with IAF. The cooperation will be further enhanced with the manufacturing of GE F414 engines in India for the upcoming LCA MkII programme.