HAL, SAFHAL to Develop and Produce 'Aravalli' Engines for IMRH and DBMRH Platforms

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) have signed a contract to jointly design, develop, manufacture, supply, and support a new generation high power engine named ‘Aravalli’ for the 13-ton Medium Lift class, Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH). The contract was signed by Mr. S Anbuvelan, CEO (Helicopter Complex), HAL and Mr. Olivier SAVIN, Director, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines and EVP, Sales & Marketing, Safran Helicopter Engines and Mr. S K Mehta, Director, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines and Executive Director (Finance), HAL. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in HAL's journey towards achieving technological self-reliance in India's aerospace & defence sector. SAFHAL, a joint venture between Safran Helicopter Engines SAS and HAL, is dedicated to the design, development, production, sales, and support of new generation helicopter engines in India.