The Airframer Bulletin

HAL LUH

Every Bulletin story and press release covering HAL LUH, newest first.

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2026

2 September

Civil applications under consideration include offshore transport, utility missions and VVIP transport.

HAL and Safran finalise Aravalli engine deal

The turboshaft engine in the 3,500 to 4,000 shp class has been selected to power Hindustan Aeronautics' IMRH and DBMRH helicopters.

13 April

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

2020

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)

2019

8 November

ReleaseSafran Ardiden 1U helicopter engine obtains EASA certification

5 September

ReleaseLight Utility Helicopter clears high weather tests at Himalayas

2018

17 December

ReleaseLight Utility Helicopter project achieves another milestone

2017

23 May

ReleaseLight Utility Helicopter (PT-2) makes maiden flight

2016

8 September

ReleaseIndian LUH completes first flight with Ardiden 1U engine

2015

15 June