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Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, on Sunday
entered into a MoU for possible areas of cooperation in the areas of
supply of airframe sub-assemblies and product support.
The MoU was signed by HAL Chairman Mr Ashok K. Baweja and Bell
Helicopter CEO Mr Michael ‘Red’ Redenbaugh. “Bell Helicopter
appreciates this opportunity to explore additional manufacturing
projects with HAL. We have had a relationship with HAL for sometime
and currently they are producing tail rotor blades for our 206
aircraft,” Mr Redenbaugh said.
The MoU outlines several projects of mutual benefit to both HAL and
Bell. “We are impressed with HAL’s capabilities and this partnership
will help meet the increased demand for the products,” Mr Redenbaugh
added.
On his part, Mr Baweja said that HAL is looking forward to take on
new challenges in all contemporary helicopter programmes. “This
partnership would provide long-term growth opportunities for HAL,”
Mr Baweja said.
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