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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (Helicopter Division Bangalore)
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (Helicopter Division Bangalore), newest first.

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2026
14 August

ReleaseHAL strengthens industry partnership for LCH Prachand production

18 June Honeywell will initially supply 16 engines before local assembly begins.

Honeywell powers HAL trainer with first engine deliveries

The milestone supports future local assembly plans as India builds long-term manufacturing and sustainment capability around the HTT-40 fleet.

21 May Aitech engineers worked directly with HAL on integration, performance and qualification throughout development and certification.

India’s combat helicopter secures long-term Aitech avionics

The production agreement supports mission computing systems for India’s Light Combat Helicopter fleet over the next five to six years.

13 April

ReleaseSecy (Defence Production) inaugurates LCH production line at HAL’s New Helicopter Factory, strengthening self-reliance

2 February

ReleaseMoog’s Genesys Avionics Suite takes flight on ALH

8 January

HAL’s Dhruv NG completes first flight as civil certification progresses

An inaugural sortie in Bengaluru aligns with indigenous engine certification and positions the Dhruv NG for near-term civil approval and operator entry.

2025
19 November

ReleaseDubai Air Show 2025: HAL and HENSOLDT sign strategic partnership for advanced helicopter Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS)

2020
29 September

Release300th ALH Dhruv rolls-out from HAL hangar

17 September HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) during hot and high altitude trials.

LUH completes hot and high trials in the Himalayas

Hovering over the Daulat Beg Oldie Advanced Landing Ground at 5,000 metres above sea level marked the conclusion of extreme condition testing for India's new light utility helicopter.

7 February

ReleaseLUH receives Initial Operational Clearance (IOC)

6 February

ReleaseRussian Helicopters signs an events roadmap for Ka-226T localisation in India

5 February

ReleaseMoU between HAL and Elbit Systems ISTAR division, Israel signed

2 January

ReleaseHAL and Wipro Infrastructure Engineering's Wipro 3D sign an MOU

2019
8 November

ReleaseSafran Ardiden 1U helicopter engine obtains EASA certification

5 September

ReleaseLight Utility Helicopter clears high weather tests at Himalayas

17 January

ReleaseLight Combat Helicopter demonstrates unique capability and completes weapon trials

2018
17 December

ReleaseLight Utility Helicopter project achieves another milestone

12 April

ReleaseRussia and India finalize the Ka-226T configuration

2017
19 June

ReleaseJoint Venture for the production of Ka-226T helicopters is registered in India

23 May

ReleaseLight Utility Helicopter (PT-2) makes maiden flight

15 February

ReleaseDefence Minister unveils full scale mock-up of HAL's Indian Multi Role Helicopter

2016
8 September

ReleaseIndian LUH completes first flight with Ardiden 1U engine

11 January

ReleasePM lays foundation stone for HAL's new helicopter manufacturing facility at Tumakuru

2015
31 March

ReleaseSaab receives follow-on orders for self-protection systems for the Indian Dhruv helicopter

2012
24 September

ReleaseHindustan Aeronautics selects Moog test controllers for helicopter component testing

2011
22 July

ReleaseEurocopter and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited sign cooperation agreements to fortify their 50 year long relationship

7 February

ReleaseNew Wire Strike Protection System developed for Hindustan Aeronautics

2009
11 February

ReleaseMaiden flight of HAL's Dhruv helicopter featuring twin Ardiden 1H1 turboshaft production engines

2008
22 December

ReleaseSaab receives order for the Indian DHRUV helicopters