Date:07/11/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110702520700.htm

Back HAL, Bell Helicopter sign MOU

Our Bureau

Bangalore, Nov. 6

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the areas of supply of airframe sub-assemblies and product support. The MoU was signed by the HAL Chairman, Mr Ashok K. Baweja, and the Bell Helicopter CEO, Mr Michael `Red' Redenbaugh. "Bell Helicopter appreciates this opportunity to explore additional manufacturing projects with HAL. We have had a relationship with HAL for sometime and currently they are producing tail rotor blades for our 206 aircraft," Mr Redenbaugh said. On his part, Mr Baweja said that HAL is looking forward to take on new challenges in all contemporary helicopter programmes.