Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Hindustan Aircraft Limited was incorporated on December 23, 1940, in Bangalore by Mr. Walchand Hirachand, a farsighted visionary in association with the government of Mysore to manufacture aircraft in India. In March 1941, the government of India became one of the shareholders in the company, holding one-third of its paid-up capital and subsequently taking over its management in 1942. The company had built aircraft and engines of foreign design under licence, such as Prentice, Vampire and Gnat aircraft. It also undertook the design and development of aircraft indigenously. Over 150 trainers were manufactured and supplied to the Indian Air Force and other customers. Two companies i.e. Hindustan Aircraft Limited and Aeronautics India Limited were merged on October 1, 1964, by an Amalgamation order issued by the Government of India and the company formed was named "Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)". The principal business of the company was to design, develop, manufacture, repair and overhaul aircraft, helicopters, engines and related systems like avionics, instruments, and accessories.
- 19 joint ventures (JVs)
- Four production units
- 10 R&D centres
- Total revenue from operation stood at Rs. 33,088.82 crore (US$ 3.74 billion) in FY26 and Rs. 30,980.95 crore (US$ 3.58 billion) in FY25.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2026 |
In April 2026, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered four ALH Mk III Maritime Role (MR) helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard at a ceremony in Bengaluru, meeting the scheduled delivery timeline and further enhancing the Coast Guard's maritime operational capabilities. |
| 2025 |
In October 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production of the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in Moscow. In September 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) entered into the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement in Bengaluru. In July 2025, in a pioneering CSR initiative, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched the HAL Endowment Scholarship Scheme in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society. In July 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) to establish the HAL Advanced Academic Initiation Centre. This initiative falls under HAL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at promoting science outreach. In June 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to industrialise and manufacture rotating components for LEAP engines. In February 2025, HAL and BEML Limited have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on leadership and technical training initiatives focused on enhancing skills and achieving professional excellence. In February 2025, HAL Management Academy (HMA), HAL's nodal training institute, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune—an esteemed DRDO institution—to foster collaboration that bridges industry and academia, promotes cutting-edge research, and advances aerospace technologies. In February 2025, HAL Management Academy (HMA), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) designated training arm, and the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance industry-academia collaboration in cutting-edge technologies. This partnership will emphasise joint research initiatives, internship programmes, and specialised technical training in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and Digital Manufacturing, with a particular focus on aerospace and defence applications. |
| 2023 |
In December 2023, Mr. Giridhar Aramane, the Defence Secretary, unveiled a new design and test facility at HAL's Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) in Bengaluru. The AERDC is currently involved in the design and development of several new engines including two strategic engines — Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE) - 25 for powering trainers, UAV’s, twin engine small fighter aircraft or regional jets and Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine (HTSE) - 1200 for powering light and medium weight helicopters. In December 2023, the Chief of Defence Staff inaugurated avionics systems during Avionics Expo-2023 to be held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on December 7-8, 2023. In November 2023, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru after his maiden sortie on LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft. In November 2023, HAL and Airbus signed a contract for establishing MRO facilities for A-320 family of aircraft during a function in New Delhi. This collaboration with the largest European aircraft manufacturing company will strengthen the Make-in-India mission by achieving self-reliance in the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry in India. HAL signed a contract with the Argentinian Air Force (AAF) for the supply of spares and engine repair of legacy two-tonne class helicopters. The contract was signed by Brigadier General Xavier Issac, Chief of Air Force, AAF and Mr. C B Ananthakrishnan, CMD, HAL. Brigadier General Xavier Issac said the contract for support service is a stepping stone for future engagements and defence cooperation between India and Argentina. HAL Receives Indian Technical Standard Order (ITSO) Authorisation from DGCA for Indigenous Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR). |
| 2022 |
In March 2022, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an MoU with Bengaluru-based company SASMOS to work together on advanced electronics, electrical and fibre optic interconnections in the aerospace domain. In March 2022, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an intent of cooperation with Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) for the purchase or long-term lease of 20 helicopters. |
| 2021 |
In September 2021, HAL signed a contract with Alliance Air for the deployment of two Civil Do-228 aircraft for regional operations in Arunachal Pradesh. In September 2021, HAL signed a contract with Rolls-Royce to make Adour engine parts in India. In May 2021, HAL and Rolls-Royce signed a MoU to establish packaging, installation, marketing and services support for Rolls-Royce MT30 marine engines in India. In February 2021, HAL entered into an agreement with Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd., Israel for the supply of Digital Overhead Head-Up Display Systems (DOHS) during Aero India 2021. In February 2021, HAL handed over three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH Mk III) to the Indian Navy and two ALHs to the Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract at the Aero India 2021. In February 2021, HAL and Rolls-Royce agreed to expand their partnership in India in two significant areas – expanding the supply chain for both Civil and Defence Aerospace and establishing an authorised maintenance centre for Adour Mk871 engines to support Rolls-Royce's global customers. In January 2021, HAL successfully test-fired a Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft, off the coast of Odisha. |
| 2020 |
HAL delivered the biggest cryogenic propellant tank (C32 LH2) ever fabricated by the company to ISRO HAL and Tech Mahindra (TM) signed a contract worth Rs. 400 crore (US$ 54.36 million) recently in Bengaluru for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to support HAL’s ‘Project Parivartan’ HAL signed pacts with Rosoboronexport, Coast Guard, IIT Kanpur and Turbo Aviation Private Ltd. (TAPL) at DefExpo 2020 |
| 2019 |
HAL signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to promote cooperation between RGNAU and HAL HAL designed and developed a Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) with high-altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas HAL delivered the Chetak helicopter to the Indian Navy ahead of schedule |
| 2018 |
The programmes underway at HAL were production of SU-30 MKI, LCA & DO-228 Aircraft; Dhruv-ALH, Chetak & Cheetal Helicopters, and Repair Overhaul of Jaguar, Kiran MkI/IA/II, Mirage, HS-748, AN-32, MiG 21, Su-30MKI, Hawk & DO-228 aircraft; & ALH, Cheetal, Cheetah & Chetak helicopters |
| 2017 |
BSE CIO Klub Award 2017 for implementation of the Make in India Portal |
| 2014 |
For the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), a separate LCA Tejas Division was established at Bangalore |
| 2007 - 2000 |
A new Aircraft Composite Division (ACD), with a dedicated manufacturing facility for composite materials for in-house projects, was set up The Airport Service Centre was created to synergize the operation of HAL Bangalore Airport |
| 1979 |
Started manufacturing 'Jaguar' aircraft and with Rolls Royce-Turbomeca for Adour engines |
| 1964 |
Amalgamated with Aeronautics India Limited |
| 1951 |
Was placed under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence |
| 1940 |
Incorporated in December 1940, at Bangalore by Mr. Walchand Hirachand in association with the government of Mysore |
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