8INDIAREVIEWNOVEMBER, 2025HAL INKS $1B GE JET ENGINE DEAL, EXPANDS RUSSIA TIESHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has finalized a significant deal worth $1 billion with General Electric (GE) of the United States for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines as part of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program."Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an agreement with General Electric Company, USA, on November 7, 2025, for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support package for execution of the 97 LCA Mk1A programme", HAL stated on its X.The deal guarantees HAL a dependable supply of engines for the upcoming production of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force between 2027 and 2032. HAL has secured a deal with GE for jet engines and partnered with UAC of Russia to boost aircraft manufacturing, strengthening India's defence and aviation sectors within the global aerospace industry.The deal alone satisfies HAL's requirement of 212 GE-404 engines that support the ongoing and future production lots of the Tejas aircraft that are being developed in India. This deal is a vital step towards mitigating supply chain reductions to ensure continuous progress on the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives for defence."The manufacturing of the SJ-100 aircraft marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Indian aviation industry. It's a step towards fulfilling the dream of self-reliance in civil aviation", HAL added.Along with the defense contract, HAL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. This is significant since HAL is getting back into civil aviation manufacturing after more than 30 years.The SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft that is already being operated by 16 airlines globally. HAL will produce this aircraft for India's domestic market, enhancing regional market connectivity and supporting India's goal of "Udan" or making flying affordable. This project is intended to create new jobs, draw in private investment, and raise India's credibility in the global aerospace ecosystem.All of these projects demonstrate HAL's role in India's aerospace sector and defense modernization and self-sufficiency initiatives in civil aviation sector and align with India's vision of becoming an aerospace hub. IMRSAEL Industries, a renewable energy company, is planning an investment of 22,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh across green energy, biomass, data centres, and port development. The company is expected to create more than 70,000 jobs in the state with this investment. The official deal will likely be signed at the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14 and 15, according to TDP statement.The statement read, "SAEL Industries Limited is investing 22,000 crore in the state across renewable energy, biomass, data centres and port development, with an employment impact of 7,000 direct jobs and 70,000 indirect jobs".The initiative involves a comprehensive portfolio of assets that include utility solar and storage development, biomass power development, a hyperscale data centre, and port-enabled infrastructure for industrial growth and logistics efficiency.In total, seven solar/BESS projects will be constructed in Kadapa and Kurnool districts with a combined capacity of 1,750 MW. These projects will be based on tenders related to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The goal will be to generate renewable energy for the industry and data centre customers during all hours of the day and night.Furthermore, a biomass power plant with 200 MW capacity, comprising 25 MW units, is expected to generate rural jobs and support the agricultural residue value chain. The company has announced investment of 3,000 crore for a new data centre facility and associated investment of 4,000 crore in port development to improve maritime logistics and India's exports competitiveness.IT Minister Nara Lokesh stated, "I'm delighted that SAEL Industries Ltd will be investing 22,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh. As one of the first projects commissioned under the state government's integrated clean energy policy, SAEL has demonstrated excellent execution expertise".SAEL has previously invested 3,200 crore in the state, with the commissioning of 600 MW capacity within nine months. IMRTOP STORIESSAEL INDUSTRIES TO INVEST 22,000 CR IN ANDHRA PRADESH
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