HAL to tie up with IAF for projects

HAL to tie up with IAF for projectsIndian aircraft maker, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has tied up with its prime customer, Indian Air Force to form joint teams to look into projects that are between the two sides.

The HAL and IAF will form teams to work out joint plans for ongoing military aircraft projects. The joint teams will address issues  related to the projects and aim at prompt delivery. HAL officials have said that project-specific plans and teams will be formed within this month.

HAL said that the decision to form joint teams was taken after the half-yearly commanders conference held at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. Senior IAF commanders, officials of the Ministry of Defence and HAL's top management reviewed the ongoing projects.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, "Hand-holding is important considering the challenges involved on the manufacturing and operational fronts."

HAL Chairman R.K. Tyagi recommended the formation of a single team for all issues relating to equipment bought by the three defence wings and other agencies.