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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited flies into Amar Chitra Katha universe

India’s aviation story gets the Amar Chitra Katha treatment with new HAL comic.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 12:00 pm IST

IAF’s Tejas fleet set to fly again; HAL says ‘software glitch resolved’

Bengaluru: Tejas aircraft at HAL Airport, in Bengaluru, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 04:56 pm IST

HAL imposes damages on GE Aerospace for delays in supplying Tejas Mk-1A engines

Indian Air Force's HAL Tejas performs is performing a display flight at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 09:01 pm IST

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited knocked out of stealth jet race

Representative image.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 11:59 pm IST

HAL counts on SJ-100 planes, Dhruv NG choppers to drive civil business

Russian pilots inside the SJ-100 cockpit at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad
Published on Jan 28, 2026 07:56 pm IST

What Indian Air Force said on Tejas jet crash in Dubai. Read full statement

Dubai, Nov 21 (ANI): Firefighting operations are underway as a Tejas fighter aircraft from India participating in a flying display at the Dubai Airshow crashes, in Dubai on Friday. The pilot died in the crash. (@DXBMediaOffice X/ANI Photo)
Published on Nov 21, 2025 05:43 pm IST

LCA Mk-1A engine supplies from US stabilise, will help HAL meet delivery targets

The third of 99 F404-IN20 engines ordered by HAL from the US reached its LCA Mk-1A production facility in Bengaluru
Published on Sept 12, 2025 04:16 am IST

New glitch plagues ALH choppers

New glitch plagues ALH choppers
Published on Sept 06, 2025 05:34 am IST

Fix eludes HAL on navy, coast guard Dhruvs

HAL is struggling to pinpoint and fix a flaw in the Dhruv advanced light helicopters operated by the navy and coast guard
Updated on Jun 26, 2025 11:22 am IST

Indian Air Force to get at least 6 Tejas light combat aircraft in 2026, says HAL

Tejas aircrafts have been designed to undertake air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Karnataka, Andhra at loggerheads over expansion of HAL: ‘Worrying’

HAL is responsible for the production of Light Combat Helicopter and Light Combat Aircraft like LCA Tejas (in photo).
Published on May 28, 2025 02:42 pm IST

Karnataka govt will not let HAL move out of Bengaluru, says deputy CM

DK Shivakumar sad 'HAL is our pride, Nehruji gave this to us'.
Published on May 27, 2025 08:43 pm IST

Need to reorganise India’s military aviation sector

HAL’s activities are veritable maze vis-à-vis the one-line task it should be performing: “Timely production of aviation assets for India’s armed forces” (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:57 pm IST

ALH to be grounded for 3 more months

The prolonged grounding of the workhorse fleet is a setback for the three services and the coast guard who together operate around 330 ALHs. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 05:46 am IST

Hindustan Aeronautics records 30,400 crore revenue despite LCA Mk-1A delay

The LCA Mk-1A programme, crucial for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to shore up its fleet, is running behind schedule due to several reasons (Photo: hal-india.co.in)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:01 pm IST

GE to deliver first of 99 F-404 engines for Tejas MK 1A by March-end

IAF Chief ACM A P Singh and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi in Tejas fighter.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 09:33 am IST

Cybercrooks siphon off 55L from HAL Kanpur

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:34 pm IST

Induction of 35-40 fighters per year need of the hour: IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that an in-house study conducted by the IAF showed that it must induct two fighter squadrons every year to cater to the numbers needed. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:10 am IST

MoD panel set to submit report on speeding up LCA Mk-1A induction

The IAF is expected to operate around 350 LCAs (Mk-1, Mk-1A and Mk-2 variants) in the coming decade and beyond. (HT File)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:00 am IST

Tejasvi Surya takes sortie in indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft at Aero India

Following his flight, he praised HAL for its contributions to India's aviation sector.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 11:43 am IST

ALH grounding a setback, will sort it out soon: Defence secretary

The grounding of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) has come as a slight setback for the armed forces and it will not be taking part in the Republic Day flypast, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 07:54 am IST

Army chief throws weight behind ALH, says it will remain workhorse

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi inspects the Guard of Honour during the 77th Army Day Parade, at Khadki in Pune, on Wednesday (PTI)
Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:21 pm IST

HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year

The first aircraft was to be delivered to the IAF by March 31, 2024. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 04:50 am IST

Defence ministry inks 13,500 crore deal with HAL for 12 Su-30 fighters

Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30 fighter jet (File Photo)
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:16 pm IST

IAF chief seeks to ramp up production of LCA

IAF Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari’s comments come at a time when the LCA Mk-1A programme is moving at a sluggish pace and IAF is concerned about possible risks a delay in the induction of new fighter planes could pose to its combat effectiveness. (Shrikant Singh)
Updated on Sept 13, 2024 09:02 am IST

IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs

LCA is set to emerge as the cornerstone of IAF’s combat power in the coming decade and beyond. (PTI photo)
Published on Sept 12, 2024 10:19 pm IST

Morning briefing: IAF forced to wait longer for delivery of first Tejas fighter

The Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas at an airshow in Bengaluru. (PTI File Photo)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:43 am IST

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

After missing the March 31 deadline, HAL hoped to deliver the first aircraft in July but again revised it to a later date in August. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:00 am IST

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

The LCA Mk-1A made its maiden sortie from an HAL facility in Bengaluru on March 28.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 07:15 pm IST