New Delhi, March 27 -- US firm GE Aerospace on Wednesday announced that it has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the new light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A), explained why the engine supply was delayed and assured that production was being ramped up to execute the Indian order, a boost for the indigenous fighter programme.
The LCA Mk-1A programme, crucial for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to shore up its fleet, is running behind schedule due to several reasons, including the delay in supply of engines. These engines are meant for the 83 Mk-1As ordered by the IAF for Rs.48,000 crore in February 2021.
The first Mk-1A jets were slated to be delivered in March, 2024. P10
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