Rolls Royce, HAL sign pact for manufacturing

Rolls-Royce said it has signed a MoU with HAL to pursue collaboration on engine component, reports Gaurav Choudhury.

Power systems maker Rolls-Royce said on Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to pursue collaboration on engine component design and manufacturing in India.

The MoU could potentially involve a variety of service work in India related to the design, manufacture and assembly of components for Rolls-Royce engines across aerospace segments, the company said in a statement, adding it will also open a supply chain office at HAL's facilities.

Currently, HAL manufactures under licence the Rolls-Royce Adour engine for the Jaguar, a deep penetration strike aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Under another agreement, the Adour 871 will be manufactured by HAL and will power the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer for India.

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Author email: gaurav.choudhury@hindustantimes.com