Archive For March, 2015
State-owned aerospace and defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has decided to pursue its civil aircraft development programme despite the lack of success in the project. HAL plans to put a civil aircraft in the Indian skies by 2022. Even though the company has supplied over 14 Dornier (Do228) and 22 Avro (HS748) to civil […]
While Singapore is helping Andhra Pradesh to build its capital, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota is launching seven satellites for Singapore during its 50th Independence Day celebrations.“This will build the emotional bond between Singapore and Andhra Pradesh. Singapore is keen on entering space research in a big way with the help of India,” […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully conducted extreme cold weather trials on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in Leh. “The aircraft made three consecutive starts using the indigenous gas turbine starter at -15°C with 85 per cent charged battery a few days ago. Prior to the start, the aircraft was cold soaked for 18 to […]
An Indian company today claimed to have indigenously developed four advanced dual-use radar systems capable of 3D bird detection and deterrence, besides UAV tracker and foliage penetration, a first for the domestic defence industry. The radars would have a global launch in the upcoming Aero India air show in Bengaluru. “OIS Advanced Technology has the […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reportedly set to equip the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jets with the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by March. HAL chairman RK Tyagi was quoted by Indo-Asian News Service as saying that two of IAF Su-30MKI jets are being integrated with the missile at the […]
Indian Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO)’s in-service surveillance drone, Panchi will be showcased in the upcoming Aero India Airshow commencing from 18-22 Feb 2015. The UAV currently available with the the Army is an un-wheeled version launched from a pneumatic rail launcher and uses a parachute drop system for recovery. With the expansion of airfield […]
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has sent a technical team to Ecuador to probe accidents involving two Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH-Dhruvs). The two separate accidents occurred within the span of a fortnight, on January 13 and January 27, respectively. Ecuador had signed a $45 million deal during the February 2009 Aero India to procure seven […]
NEW DELHI: India is looking at the Boeing 777-300 extended range (ER) as a replacement to the ageing Jumbo Jets used as VVIP aircraft for flying our president and prime minister on long overseas tours. Air India has five B747s in its fleets that are maintained mainly for such VVIP flights. But with these aircraft […]
The Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur could get a second maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. Subang Skypark, an aviation company based out of Malaysia, has expressed interest in setting up the project. The first MRO, which is being constructed by Boeing for Air India fleet, is ready for operations. Before the […]