HAL issues clarification after reports of defect in ALH helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has addressed a newspaper report regarding a defect in the Tail Drive Shaft of ALH Helicopters, terming it a one-sided view with misleading commentary. HAL clarified that the One-Time Check is a routine maintenance practice and they are collaborating with the Indian Army to determine the root cause. The ALH Dhruv fleet has logged over 4.