Bengaluru: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Wednesday signed a contract worth over USD 100 million with Honeywell for supply and manufacture of 88 TPE331-12B engines/kits along with maintenance and support services to power the Hindustan Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40). HAL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) R Madhavan said the company has successfully developed Basic Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40) to address the basic training requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF). "There is (a) potential requirement of 70 aircraft. The contract for the same with IAF is under advanced stage of approval,” he added.
“We are proud of our four decade long partnership with HAL and happy to extend our relationship with this new order,” said Senior Director, OE Sales, Honeywell Defense & Space, Eric Walters. “The TPE331-12 family of engines has proven itself in operations all over the world, and we have committed to support and deliver engines as well as kits within the stipulated schedule to meet the requirements of the IAF. Honeywell is committed to support export of HTT-40 aircraft in coming years along with other engine programmes which are currently on radar. This contract would pave the way for future collaboration between HAL and Honeywell", he said.
