HAL signs $100-million contract with US-based company
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Wednesday signed a contract worth over $100 million with US-based Honeywell Defense & Space for supply and manufacture of 88 TPE331-12B turboprop engines along with providing maintenance and support services to power the Basic Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40), also known as Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40.
HAL officials said that these engines will offer better acceleration, reliability, low-fuel consumption and help pilots during aerobatics, navigation and other operational requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The HAL is also working closely with Honeywell for the potential export of HTT-40 aircraft, officials added.
