HAL handed over the first AL-31FP Aero Engine for SU 30 jets to IAF
Bengaluru/Koraput, October 1, 2024: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first AL-31FP Aero Engine manufactured under 240 engine contract to IAF yesterday at Koraput in the presence of Mr Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) and Dr. D K Sunil, CMD (HAL).
Mr Saket Chaturvedi, CEO (MiG Complex) handed over the first aero engine for Sukhoi-30MKI fighter to Air Vice Marshal, K Harisankar of IAF. Mr R B Nagaraja, ADG AQA (Koraput) handed over the document to IAF. The contract for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft was signed with HAL on September 9, 2024 and these engines would be delivered in eight years.
Mr Sanjeev Kumar lauded HAL’s efforts in delivering the first engine within two weeks of signing the contract. “This key milestone reflects HAL’s aero engine manufacturing competency and dedication to support Su-30MKI fleet of IAF. It is very heartening to see that Koraput Division has mastered cutting edge technologies of aero engine manufacturing and has set up required infrastructure to match with the global OEMs. I am confident that the Division will not only serve IAF but will also play a bigger role in exporting to global customers”, he said. He also motivated the employees of Koraput to focus on self-reliance efforts and adopt Quality 4.0 processes.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first AL-31FP Aero Engine, manufactured under the 240-engine contract, to the Indian Air Force on Monday at Koraput, Odisha.
HAL’s Chairman and Managing Director, D K Sunil, stated that HAL is committed to delivering 240 engines on time. The Koraput Division will proactively procure materials and work towards increasing capacity to meet the expectations of the Indian Air Force. The government has envisioned Atmanirbharta to establish a vibrant ecosystem in the aerospace and defence sectors. Throughout the engine manufacturing process, we aim to increase the involvement of Indian industries from the current 40% to over 50% in the next 2-3 years, contributing to employment generation.”
AVM Harisankar appreciated the strong commitment, significant contribution and resilience of Koraput Division and its workforce over the years in supporting the MiG-21, MiG-29 and the Su-30MKI fleet of IAF.
Mr. A B Pradhan, Director (HR & Finance) said that HAL’s focus is on capacity and capability building to meet the commitments of its customers.
Sukhoi Engine Division, Koraput, is a state-of-the-art Division created by HAL to manufacture engines for Su-30MKI aircraft from the raw material stage to the final engine. Air Vice Marshal K Harisankar of the IAF appreciated the strong commitment, significant contribution, and resilience of the Koraput Division and its workforce over the years in supporting the MiG-21, MiG-29, and Su-30MKI fleets of the Indian Air Force.
