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GE Aerospace hands over 5th F404-IN20 engine to HAL
BusinessLine· 2025-12-05 06:13
Core Points - GE Aerospace has delivered the fifth F404-IN20 jet engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the LCA Mark 1A fighter jet project, continuing their collaboration on production schedules [1][2] - HAL has received a total of 113 F404-IN20 engines from GE Aerospace as part of a deal to support the production of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft [3] - The contract for the 97 LCA Mk 1A was signed in September 2025, with engine deliveries expected to occur from 2027 to 2032 [4] Investment and Expansion - GE Aerospace announced a $14 million investment to expand capacity at its Pune manufacturing facility, building on a previous $30 million investment [5][6] - The new investment aims to enhance manufacturing processes and automation, particularly for advanced engine components [6]