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- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over military and civil aviation platforms at a ceremony in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on September 18.
- HAL delivered two Light Combat Aircraft trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, completing twin-seater deliveries under the Final Operational Clearance contract placed in 2010.
- HAL handed over four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited, marking the entry of the civil-certified helicopter into the civil aviation segment.
- HAL also handed over the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 basic trainer aircraft, named Ankur, to the Indian Air Force.
- The HTT-40 handover begins deliveries under a Ministry of Defence contract for 70 aircraft, strengthening India's pilot training and civil aviation capabilities.
What to watch next
- Progress of the remaining deliveries under the 70-aircraft HTT-40 contract
- Induction of further Dhruv NG helicopters by Pawan Hans for civilian roles
- Graduation of trainee pilots from the twin-seat LCA platform to fighter aircraft
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- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited platform deliveries completed· immediate
- Indian Air Force military fleet augmented· immediate
- Pawan Hans Limited civil fleet expanded· immediate
- HAL order book and revenue backlog converted to revenue· weeks
- India domestic defence manufacturing indigenization momentum· longer
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