With taxi trials approaching and first flight preparations underway, Tejas Mk2 is now moving from development to operational reality. This brings India’s next indigenous fighter closer to take-off ... .
The move is expected to change how engine maintenance for Tejas jets is handled. Instead of sending engines abroad for repairs, most servicing work will now be done within the country ... .
US based General Electric (GE) has announced that it signed a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish a repair centre for its F-404-IN20 jet engines that power the HALTejas.
The facility will be owned, operated, and maintained by IAF, while GE Aerospace will provide technical inputs, training, support staff, and the supply of necessary spares and specialised equipment ... .