# HT exclusive: HAL hands over first 3 HTT-40 trainers to IAF; full training ops may take 2 years

> The delivery of the first HTT-40 basic trainer in Bengaluru on September 18 marked a milestone in the indigenous programme.

- Published: 2026-10-21T02:00:19.195Z
- Updated: 2026-10-21T04:30:16.093Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: 56, Air Force Academy near Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Flying Instructors’ School, Tambaram, HTT-40, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Honeywell, India, Indian Air Force, Nashik, Pilatus PC-7 MkII

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- 2026-10-21T02:00:19.195Z - Hindustan Times: [HT exclusive: HAL hands over first 3 HTT-40 trainers to IAF; full training ops may take 2 years](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/htt40-india-iaf-hindustan-aeronautics-limited-delivery-training-pilots-101792547232649.html)
- 2026-10-21T04:30:16.093Z - Hindustan Times: [HT Morning Brief October 21: HAL hands over first 3 HTT-40 trainers; Bhagwat says protests don’t bring change](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hal-iaf-htt-40-trainers-marco-rubio-us-india-mohan-bhagwat-dussehra-101792554256862.html)

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