GE Aerospace, HAL inching closer to seal jet engine deal

New Delhi: US defence major GE Aerospace on Tuesday said it and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have made significant progress in sealing a collaboration to co-produce F414 jet engines to power India's future combat jets.

Nearly three years ago, GE Aerospace had signed an agreement with HAL to co-produce F-414 fighter jet engines engines in India.

The two sides have been engaged in talks since then to firm up various aspects of the programme.


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"GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are pleased to announce significant progress regarding F414 co-production today, having reached agreement on technical matters," the GE Aerospace said.

"This agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening economic growth and advancing cooperation for both India and the U.S. and expands the 40-year partnership between GE Aerospace and HAL," it said.