Rolls-Royce flies closer to HAL

Bangalore: UK-based aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to broaden their partnership for more strategic initiatives, including advanced engineering.
In this direction, Rolls-Royce will also open a supply chain office at various facilities of HAL in India. HAL became a member of the Rolls-Royce global supply chain in 2003.
Rolls-Royce’s president of helicopters and small gas turbine engines Scott Crislip said in a statement that the MoU would expand the longstanding relationship between the two companies. However, he did not elaborate on what exactly the agreement would develop into.
Currently, HAL produces engines for the Jaguar, a deep penetration strike aircraft of the Indian Air Force, under the Rolls-Royce Adour license. Under another agreement, it will manufacture the Adour 871, which will power the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer for India.
06/11/06 Praveena Sharma/Daily News & Analysis

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