India’s delayed trainer aircraft gets critical engine boost
Honeywell has delivered three turboprop engines for India's HTT-40 trainer aircraft, which has faced delays. The engines are crucial for the Indian Air Force's training needs, and HAL aims to expedite aircraft deliveries. With a new manufacturing facility, HAL plans to increase production capacity and enhance local content in the aircraft.
- ▪Honeywell has delivered the first batch of TPE331-12B engines for the HTT-40 aircraft.
- ▪HAL was supposed to supply 12 aircraft to the IAF in fiscal 2025-26 but has not delivered any due to engine shortages.
- ▪The HTT-40 will serve as a basic trainer for rookie pilots in the Indian Air Force.
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India’s delayed trainer aircraft gets critical engine boostHoneywell has delivered three TPE331-12B turboprop engines for the HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) aircraft being built at HAPublished on: May 28, 2026 1:57 AM ISTBy Rahul Singh, NEW DELHIShare viaCopy link US firm Honeywell has overcome supply chain bottlenecks and delivered the first batch of engines for the overdue indigenous basic trainer aircraft—critical for the Indian Air Force—to Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.India’s delayed trainer aircraft gets critical engine boostHoneywell has delivered three TPE331-12B turboprop engines for the HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) aircraft being built at HAL, and assured the state-run firm of timely supplies,…
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