Another feather to HAL’s cap
Bengaluru, Dec 19: The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), built by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has reached another milestone in its success stories.
In the beginning of December, Indigenously designed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) successfully completed its 6-km altitude flight. Now, the third prototype (PT3) of the LUH again recorded its maiden flight here on Wednesday. Test pilot retired Wing Commander Anil Bhambhani and retired Group Captain M.R Anand flew the chopper successfully.
Due to the successful PT3 testing, the HAL would shortly get green signal for manufacturing choppers for the army, said HAL CMD R Madhavan.
Third PT3 testing was a landmark achievement. Now the LUH would fill the places of Cheetah and Chetak choppers, presently being used in the IAF, said Engineering Research and Development Wing director Aroop Chatterjee.
Working order
HAL Rotary Wing Research and Development Centre has designed and developed 3-tonne new generation LUH helicopter. On September 6, 2016, the first prototype of LUH successfully flew. On May 22, 2017, the second prototype was tested. In January, the LUH would be subjected to High Altitude Cold Weather test. Now, the Indian Army and Air Force have given working order to the HAL for manufacturing 126 and 61 LUH respectively.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
