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HAPPY HOURS: HAL lands a fortune as Rafale arrives | Rs 20,000-25,000 crore business volume expected in next 10 years
By Anantha Krishnan M & Sharan Poovanna
Express News Service
Bangalore: New divisions to boot, newer technologies to date and new planes to fly. The $10-plus-billion MMRCA order bagged by Dassult Rafale has given Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) a lot to cheer. HAL's Officiating Chairman P V Deshmukh told Express on Wednesday that the announcement has landed with new horizons and hopes for the 33,000-plus strong workforce.
HAL now hopes to clinch a business volume of about Rs 20,000-25,000 crore from rolling out Rafales in the next 10 years. These are rough estimates and a clear picture will only come when we see the fine-print, including ToT details. We will have to see the specific role that will be assigned to us, Deshmukh said. HAL will roll out 108 aircraft under license out of the 126, and 18 planes will be directly supplied by Dassault Aviation.
In the first quarter of 2016, HAL hopes to begin the deliveries to the Indian Air Force (IAF), but going by its track record, this date might undergo 'changes.' Making of Rafale in HAL means work in the form of semi/fully knocked-down kits and to the full raw material phase. Deshmukh said the manpower would be put through additional training to taken on the tech challenges.
We will be setting up a separate divisions with a blend of fresh and experienced engineers. Two locations have been shortlisted within the HAL estate at Bangalore for setting up the airframe and engine divisions. Conceptual design of plant layout for the aircraft and engine production units are under progress. The accessory production will go to divisions at Hyderabad, Lucknow and Korwa, HAL said via a written response to Express queries. HAL has already signed an MoU with Dassault Aviation and Snecma, as a preparatory step.
HAL's Director (HR) Chamola said that it would be too early for give a number of new recruits for the projects. A senior IAF official with Operations said that Rafale production will teach HAL new lessons, but the focus will still hover around quality and delivery.
Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: HAPPY HOURS: HAL lands a fortune as Rafale arrives | Rs 20,000-25,000 crore business volume expected in next 10 years
Hope this will give small SME a big boost and some knowledge for future projects.
By Anantha Krishnan M & Sharan Poovanna
Express News Service
Bangalore: New divisions to boot, newer technologies to date and new planes to fly. The $10-plus-billion MMRCA order bagged by Dassult Rafale has given Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) a lot to cheer. HAL's Officiating Chairman P V Deshmukh told Express on Wednesday that the announcement has landed with new horizons and hopes for the 33,000-plus strong workforce.
HAL now hopes to clinch a business volume of about Rs 20,000-25,000 crore from rolling out Rafales in the next 10 years. These are rough estimates and a clear picture will only come when we see the fine-print, including ToT details. We will have to see the specific role that will be assigned to us, Deshmukh said. HAL will roll out 108 aircraft under license out of the 126, and 18 planes will be directly supplied by Dassault Aviation.
In the first quarter of 2016, HAL hopes to begin the deliveries to the Indian Air Force (IAF), but going by its track record, this date might undergo 'changes.' Making of Rafale in HAL means work in the form of semi/fully knocked-down kits and to the full raw material phase. Deshmukh said the manpower would be put through additional training to taken on the tech challenges.
We will be setting up a separate divisions with a blend of fresh and experienced engineers. Two locations have been shortlisted within the HAL estate at Bangalore for setting up the airframe and engine divisions. Conceptual design of plant layout for the aircraft and engine production units are under progress. The accessory production will go to divisions at Hyderabad, Lucknow and Korwa, HAL said via a written response to Express queries. HAL has already signed an MoU with Dassault Aviation and Snecma, as a preparatory step.
HAL's Director (HR) Chamola said that it would be too early for give a number of new recruits for the projects. A senior IAF official with Operations said that Rafale production will teach HAL new lessons, but the focus will still hover around quality and delivery.
Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: HAPPY HOURS: HAL lands a fortune as Rafale arrives | Rs 20,000-25,000 crore business volume expected in next 10 years
Hope this will give small SME a big boost and some knowledge for future projects.
