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The second prototype of indigenously designed and developed Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) scripted a perfect century at the Paris Air Show yesterday in the form of its 100th flight. IJT’s landmark achievement not only gave a visual treat to the aviation enthusiast but also nailed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) supremacy in major aircraft development programme. This was IJT’s maiden participation in any international air show.
The 100th flight also dished out a double delight to the Indian contingent at Paris after French President Jacques Chirac visited the HAL stall admiring India’s advancement in aviation on the inaugural day.
HAL Chairman Shri Ashok K Baweja met the industry giants like EADS, Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation and Sukhoi to discuss emerging business opportunities in the aviation sector. The Paris Air Show has given HAL an ideal platform to identity innovative business models and explore joint ventures to promote global business possibilities. Shri Baweja also briefed the international media on HAL’s high-profile projects including the Light Combat Helicopter, the Combat Air Trainer and the production of Light Combat Aircraft among others.
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