# HAL seals deal with GE Aerospace for 97 jet engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) sealed a deal with GE Aerospace to procure 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines for its Tejas light combat aircraft programme, with deliveries from 2027 to 2032. The engines support the 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A programme.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-11-07
- Where: India
- Status: announced
- Products: F404-GE-IN20 jet engines
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [GE Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/9857.md) (supplier)
- [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited](https://endata.com/companies/15910.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [cnbctv18.com](https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/aviation/hal-seals-mega-deal-with-ge-aerospace-for-procurement-of-97-jet-engines-19749637.htm), 2025-11-07: "The HAL said it has agreed with General Electric Company to acquire the engines and support package for the execution of the 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A programme."

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