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Article: Eye On India: Promise and Controversy.
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- Rotor & Wing
- Article date:
- August 15, 2008
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As filled as it is with promise, the Indian helicopter market is not without its share of turmoil.
Officials of the industry and government, having recuperated from their journey to the Berlin Air Show in May, were busy preparing for a major display last month at the Farnborough Air Show outside London.
Berlin was a success in several respects for India, which was a "partner country" with Germany in the biennial exhibition and conference. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's (HAL) Dhruv advanced light helicopter made its German debut at the show. Flying four of that 5.5-ton-class helicopter, the Indian Air Force's Sarang helicopter display team was judged ...