From Scandal to Self-Reliance: The Story of India's HTT-40

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya highlights India's progress in aeronautics by flying in the indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft during Aero India-2025. He praised HAL for its significant role and criticized past neglect, referencing a scandal with a foreign purchase. Surya commended Modi's administration for reviving domestic production.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya recently experienced a sortie in the HTT-40, an Indian-made basic trainer aircraft showcased at Aero India-2025.

This aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), represents India's advance in aeronautical technology and national pride, as emphasized by Surya during his media interaction.

Criticizing the previous UPA government's foreign purchase, Surya credited PM Modi's leadership for reviving indigenous production, symbolizing a shift towards self-reliance.