Indian Air Force to get 70 'HTT-40' made-in-India trainer aircraft from HAL

Indian Air Force to get 70 'HTT-40' made-in-India trainer aircraft from HAL

The Indian Government has approved the procurement of 70 'HTT-40' variant basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of more than Rs.6800cr. Built by India's government-run aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the aircraft would be delivered over a period of six years. These aircraft are meant to address the shortage of basic trainer aircraft that the IAF uses to train newly-inducted pilots.

India approves purchase of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft

The new aircraft will complement the existing basic training fleet of Swiss-made PC-12 Mark II basic trainers with the Indian Air Force.

Govt approves procurement of HAL basic trainer aircraft

The procurement decision is expected to open new opportunities for hundreds of MSMEs and create thousands of jobs.

Govt approves Rs 6,828 crore deal to procure 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL

The Modi government has approved procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 6,828.36 crore, Defence Ministry has informed.

Union Cabinet approves procurement of 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft from HAL for Indian Air Force

The HTT-40 is a turbo prop aircraft and is designed to have good low speed handling qualities and provide better training effectiveness

Cabinet okays buying 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft from HAL for Rs 6,800 crore

Aircraft Deal: HAL says it will engage Indian private industry, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in its supply chain