Nashik: In a major relief for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the first Tejas-Mk1A fighter aircraft produced at the Nashik complex of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) completed its maiden flight on Friday.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh formally inaugurated the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and HTT-40 (trainer aircraft) assembly complexes at Nashik after which the advanced jet fighter and piston-engine trainer aircraft were wheeled out. ADVERTISEMENT

The formal induction of Tejas-Mk1A into the IAF will depend on the successful completion of ongoing weapon and radar integration trials.

With this inauguration, Nashik now hosts the third LCA production line and the second HTT-40 production line of HAL. The rollout event, which included a traditional water cannon salute, comes even as HAL rac

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