Global engine firm GE Aerospace on Friday handed over the fifth F404-IN20 jet engine to the Indian public sector company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jet project.

"GE Aerospace has handed over the fifth F404-IN20 engine against the order from 2021. GE Aerospace and HAL continue to work closely to ensure clear line of sight of production schedules for the F404 engines," a GE Aerospace spokesperson said.

As per the spokesperson, GE Aerospace and HAL continue to work closely to ensure a clear line of sight of production schedules for the F404 engines.

The F404-IN20 engine powers India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by HAL.

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The fourth F404-IN20 fighter jet engine was handed over to HAL against the 2021 or

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