Ravi K has officially taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, marking a significant leadership transition at India’s premier aerospace and defense PSU. With this appointment, Ravi K is set to steer HAL’s strategic growth, innovation initiatives, and its crucial role in strengthening India’s defense manufacturing capabilities.
HAL achieves Rs 32,250 Crore revenue in FY 2025–26
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) posted a revenue of Rs 32,250 crore for FY 2025–26, maintaining steady growth despite global supply chain challenges.The company strengthened its order book to Rs 2.54 lakh crore, driven by major defence contracts including LCA Mk1A aircraft and helicopter supplies. HAL also expanded its manufacturing capacity, entered the civil aviation segment […]
Kota Ravi selected as Chairman & Managing Director of HAL
Kota Ravi, who is currently serving as Director (Operations) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has been selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the defence PSU. The selection was made during a meeting of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) held on January 29, 2026. Eight candidates were interviewed for the […]
Dubai Air Show 2025: HAL and HENSOLDT sign strategic partnership for advanced Helicopter obstacle Avoidance System (OAS)
Dubai/Bengaluru, November 19, 2025: HAL signed a contract with HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, Germany, at the ongoing Dubai Air Show 2025, for the Transfer of Design ToT and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) including Manufacturing & Repair capability for Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS), and Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) for helicopter platforms. The contract was signed by Mr. […]
HAL and UAC Ink MoU in Moscow to manufacture SJ-100 Aircraft in India
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Moscow to jointly manufacture the civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in India. The agreement was signed by Shri Prabhat Ranjan from HAL and Mr. Oleg Bogomolov from PJSC UAC, in the presence of Dr. […]
HAL–Safran pact to power LEAP engine Growth from India
At the 55th Paris Air Show, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and French aerospace major Safran Aircraft Engines deepened their strategic ties by signing an agreement for the production of Inconel forged parts used in LEAP engines. This collaboration, signed by HAL’s LCA Division GM Abdul Salam and Safran’s VP (Purchasing) Dominique Dupuy, builds upon their […]
HAL refutes claims on GE 414 engine talks, confirms progress
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a firm clarification regarding misleading reports that negotiations with General Electric (GE) for the indigenous production of GE414 engines had stalled. HAL affirmed that discussions are progressing positively and that no alternate talks are underway with other manufacturers for LCA MK2 engine supplies. The company reiterated its commitment to […]
M. G. Balasubrahmanya Elevated as Director (HR), HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the appointment of M. G. Balasubrahmanya as its new Director (Human Resources). Formerly serving as an Executive Director within HAL, Balasubrahmanya steps into this key leadership role to spearhead the HR initiatives of one of India’s premier aerospace and defense enterprises.
HAL issues clarification on social media claims regarding PwC
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a clarification addressing misleading posts circulating on social media platform X, which claim that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been selected to benchmark HAL’s R&D activities. HAL firmly stated that no consultancy firm has been finalized yet for the project. The company had earlier released a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to […]