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GE Delivers Crucial Engines for India's Tejas Jet
3 Sep
Summary
- GE Aerospace delivered three F404-IN20 engines in August.
- These engines are vital for the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet production.
- The Indian Air Force has ordered 180 indigenous fighter aircraft.
GE Aerospace has delivered three F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August, significantly aiding India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas program. These engines are essential for the production line of the Tejas Mk1A variant.
Previous supply chain issues had previously led to delays in the aircraft's delivery schedule. HAL is anticipating additional engine shipments from GE during the second half of 2026.
The Indian Air Force has ordered 180 of these domestically produced fighter jets. Engine availability has been a critical bottleneck impacting the production and delivery timelines for the LCA Mk1A.
HAL has been imposing contractual penalties on GE due to these delays in engine supply, as stipulated in their agreement. The ongoing deliveries are expected to help alleviate these production challenges.
