Last of IOC batch of 16 Tejas flown

Asia Pacific The 16th production Tejas streams its brake parachute after landing at Bangalore following its maiden flight. HAL HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS Ltd (HAL) has completed the 16th and final Tejas Light Combat Aircraft from the initial operational clearance (IOC) batch for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The aircraft, LA-5016 (SP16), made its maiden flight at Bangalore on March 23 and customer acceptance flights were expected to be completed by the end of the month. The IAF ordered 40 Tejas: 16