The bonhomie with his remarkable manoeuvres delineated the efficacy of HAL’s - LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) as a platform at Aero India, 2021. Wng Cdr. John has been participating in the flying display at Aero India since 2009 and has flown Rudra helicopters (weaponized version of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), ALH-Dhruv, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and others.
The RFP is for 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft with provision for 38 more.
The 13th edition of the country's premier air show is being held in the backdrop of Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) bagging a Rs 48,000 crore order for indigenously built fighter jets - Tejas Mark 1A and India's engagement with Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries.
Organised biennially, Aero India is a platform for aerospace enthusiasts, prospective defence industries, aspirant start-ups and all other stakeholders to participate and witness the advances in global defence and aerospace fields and interact with many national and international delegations and industries.
