Will induct indigenous HTT 40 planes in large numbers: IAF chiefThe country was looking at having a fighter aircraft under 'Make in India' initiative which will be a "big ticket project", IAF chief Air C...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.11 PM IST
Will induct indigenous HTT 40 planes in large numbers: IAF chiefThe country was looking at having a fighter aircraft under 'Make in India' initiative which will be a "big ticket project", IAF chief Air C...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.11 PM IST
HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft makes first flightThe aircraft, the prototype of which was rolled out in January, is aimed at being used for the first stage training for all flying cadets o...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.55 PM IST
IAF gets its 75th Pilatus training aircraft PC-7 MkIIThe induction of Pilatus aircraft PC-7 MkII Training System has enabled AF to revolutionise its basic pilot training capability.
14 Jul, 2018, 04.14 PM IST
IAF forced to adopt 2-aircraft training for pilots: Arup RahaUnder the new programme, pilots will now be trained on Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer and Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) Hawk aircraft, Raha said.
11 Jul, 2018, 01.12 PM IST
India likely to order 106 more Swiss Pilatus PC-7 aircraft to train pilotsThis comes after defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics' attempt to develop its own BTA called HTT-40 failed to pass muster with the defence min...
21 Nov, 2014, 11.43 AM IST
Pilatus, Tata join hands to make 'Green Aircraft' at HyderabadThe companies said the production includes assembly of complete airframe for the aircraft including integrated fuselage, wing, cockpit, ail...
26 Aug, 2014, 08.13 PM IST
IAF, HAL tussle on trainer aircraft development continuesDespite insistence by state-owned HAL to produce a basic trainer aircraft indigenously, the IAF has decided to procure such planes from abr...
26 Mar, 2014, 08.45 PM IST
BEL, Pilatus Aircraft launch offset project in IndiaBharat Electronics Ltd and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland, announced the launch of an offset project to establish an electrical harness ...
21 Oct, 2013, 01.17 PM IST
HAL rejects IAF proposal to produce Pilatus trainer aircraftHAL has rejected a proposal of Air Force to produce Pilatus aircraft in its facilities against the backdrop of a tussle between the two.
18 Oct, 2013, 08.58 PM IST
DAC to decide on IAF-HAL tussle on trainer aircraftThe Defence Acquisition Council is expected to take a final call on the ongoing tussle between the Air Force and the HAL.
31 Jul, 2013, 09.41 PM IST
IAF-Hindustan Aeronautics tiff threatens to shatter indigenization questIndia's quest to indigenize its military aviation sector has taken a sharp nosedive, with a bitter battle raging between HAL and IAF.
31 Jul, 2013, 10.29 AM IST
MoD to resolve IAF-HAL spat over trainer aircraft for rookie pilotsIAF and defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics have locked horns on the acquisition of new basic trainer aircraft (BTA).
28 Apr, 2013, 10.56 AM IST
IAF, HAL cross swords over indigenous basic trainer projectThe project also will help India graduate to two-stage pilot flying training, being practiced in advanced parts of the world.
08 Feb, 2013, 01.27 AM IST
IAF's first Swiss Pilatus trainer aircraft arrives in IndiaThe IAF is procuring the aircraft together with an integrated ground based training system and a comprehensive logistics support package.
01 Feb, 2013, 07.29 PM IST
- Indian Air Force to reinforce pilot training
The IAF will kick off a major upgrade in its entire training programme for rookie pilots who go on to fly expensive fighter jets, transport...
18 Jun, 2012, 12.29 PM IST
- Soon, Rs 2,900 crore deal for acquiring 75 Swiss Pilatus PC-7 turbo basic trainers jets
India is swiftly moving towards inking another major deal for training aircraft to teach rookie pilots the intricacies of combat flying bef...
17 Sep, 2011, 09.43 AM IST