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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company. Established in 1940, HAL plays a crucial role in India's space program by manufacturing structures and components for ISRO's launch vehicles and satellites, including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). It operates an aerospace division dedicated to meeting the requirements of ISRO and has supplied critical components for various space missions. HAL's major partners include ISRO, the Indian Air Force, and global aviation companies.

commercialFounded 1940

History · 1 eventOct 1, 1964 · Hindustan Aircraft Limited and Aeronautics India Limited amalgamate to form Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

Oct 1, 1964Merger
Hindustan Aircraft Limited and Aeronautics India Limited amalgamate to form Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Source
Predecessor
Aeronautics India Limited
Predecessor
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Successor
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Event context
Hindustan Aircraft Limited (incorporated 1940, Bangalore) and Aeronautics India Limited (incorporated Aug 1963, wholly government-owned, formed to manufacture MiG-21s under license) were amalgamated by Government of India order on Oct 1, 1964 to form Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), consolidating India's limited aviation technical talent.