HAL names Rangarao Director Operations

Bengaluru, Oct 28 (UNI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed P B Rangarao as Director (Operations), placing an experienced helicopter manufacturing executive at the helm of a key operational function as the aerospace major advances its indigenous military helicopter programmes and expands production capabilities. Rangarao assumed charge on Wednesday after serving as Chief Executive Officer of HAL's Helicopter Complex, where he played a key role in strengthening manufacturing infrastructure, securing major defence contracts and addressing supply-chain challenges, the company said in a release. His elevation comes against the backdrop of HAL's expanding role in India's indigenous defence manufacturing, particularly in…