NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Monday described the crash of a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai last week as an “isolated occurrence” caused by “exceptional circumstances,” without offering further details.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) issues statement on IAF Tejas crash, says the recent Dubai Air Show incident was an isolated case with no impact on its operations, finances or future deliveries.
The company added that it is fully cooperating with the investigation. pic.twitter.com/j64MU7Oakp
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The jet went down in flames during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot and leaving spectators horrified. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced it is forming a court of inquiry to investigate the incident.
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HAL, the state-owned manufacturer of the aircraft, confirmed it will fully support the investigation alongside General Electric, which supplies the Tejas’ engines. Both companies emphasized their commitment to understanding the crash’s cause and preventing future occurrences.
Amid a few speculative reports attempting to spin a narrative around Tejas and HAL’s business after the Dubai Air Show crash, the company has issued a clarification.
HAL calls it an isolated incident under exceptional circumstances, stressing no impact on operations, financials… pic.twitter.com/sJSpCjmYHI
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The Tejas jet, whose name means “brilliance” in Sanskrit, is a cornerstone of India’s efforts to modernize its air force, which has long relied on Russian and Soviet-era aircraft. The crash, experts say, could complicate India’s ambitions to export the domestically developed fighter while highlighting the risks involved in showcasing its technology on an international stage.
HAL statement on the recent incident of LCA Tejas crashing at Dubai Air Show
It calls “an isolated occurrence arising out of exceptional circumstances.”@AsianetNewsEN @HALHQBLR pic.twitter.com/hsFbyVZLdo
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Despite the setback, HAL insisted that the crash will not impact its ongoing business operations, financial performance, or planned deliveries of the Tejas. Shares of the company, which had fallen three percent earlier Monday following the accident, stabilized after the statement.
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The incident underscores the challenges India faces in developing and promoting indigenous defence technology. The Tejas program has been in the works for over four decades and is seen as a symbol of India’s strategic push toward self-reliance in military aviation. Analysts note that while the crash is a blow to the aircraft’s international reputation, domestic orders and continued development will remain crucial to sustaining the program.