The Indian air force (IAF) has decided to “urgently” buy 106 PC-7 Mk. 2 Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) from Pilatus, pulling the plug yet again on state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which is also making an aircraft for training junior pilots.
The BTAs will be acquired from the Swiss company under the “Buy & Make (Indian)” category, in accordance with India’s defense procurement policy.
India is already taking delivery of PC-7 Mk. 2 aircraft from Pilatus under a contract for 75 such aircraft signed in 2012.
“The aircraft and associated equipment in this new procurement are required to be supplied in the same configuration/specifications and scale as was contracted with Pilatus earlier,” an IAF official tells Aviation Week.
Under the “Buy & Make (Indian)” category, Pilatus will have to form a joint venture or establish a production arrangement with an Indian company to execute the contract.
20/03/14 Jay Menon/Aviation Week
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The BTAs will be acquired from the Swiss company under the “Buy & Make (Indian)” category, in accordance with India’s defense procurement policy.
India is already taking delivery of PC-7 Mk. 2 aircraft from Pilatus under a contract for 75 such aircraft signed in 2012.
“The aircraft and associated equipment in this new procurement are required to be supplied in the same configuration/specifications and scale as was contracted with Pilatus earlier,” an IAF official tells Aviation Week.
Under the “Buy & Make (Indian)” category, Pilatus will have to form a joint venture or establish a production arrangement with an Indian company to execute the contract.
20/03/14 Jay Menon/Aviation Week
