NEW DELHI — The Indian army has decided to buy 20 Cheetal helicopters and associated equipment from state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to fill a serious need for the multirole aircraft. “We have signed a contract worth [$77 million] with the defense ministry to supply 20 Cheetals to the army over the next four years, besides providing training to its pilots and technical crew,” a HAL spokesman said.
After almost 15 years since the idea was raised, India will create a new aviation regulatory body to oversee the troubled airline sector, monitor aviation safety issues and take steps to modernize more airports and air traffic management services.
