Tejas Mk1A Fighter From Nashik Completes Maiden Flight

The first Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft assembled at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik facility has completed its maiden flight, marking a key step in India's indigenous light combat aircraft programme. The sortie took place soon after the commissioning of new Tejas and HTT-40 assembly lines at the facility.The aircraft took off following final system checks and clearances from the Aeronautical Development Agency and the Indian Air Force. Upon landing, it received a ceremonial water cannon salute, marking the debut of the Tejas Mk1A from HAL's newly inaugurated Nashik line.