Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) said on Monday (November 24, 2025) the crash of a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai last week was an isolated occurrence caused by exceptional circumstances, without providing further details.

On Friday, a Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire in front of horrified spectators during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow. The Indian Air Force has said it will set up a court of inquiry to investigate the cause.

State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics manufactures the aircraft, which is powered by General Electric engines. Both companies have said they will support the investigation.

Tejas, which means brilliance in Sanskrit, is seen as crucial for India’s efforts to modernise its air force fleet of mainly Russian and ex-Soviet fighters.

Hindustan Aeronautics said on Monday (November 24) that the crash will not affect its business operations, financials or future deliveries.

Shares of the company, which were trading 3% lower since morning, were unchanged after the statement.

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Monday (November 24, 2025) said that the recent crash of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas during the Dubai Air Show was “an isolated occurrence”.

The Bengaluru-headquartered defence PSU, which is manufacturer of the Tejas, said that the recent incident during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show is an isolated occurrence arising out of exceptional circumstances.

A Tejas aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025, claiming the life of the pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal.

“We would like to assure that there is no impact on the Company’s business operations, financial performance or its future deliveries. The Company is extending its full support and cooperation to the agencies conducting the investigation. The Company will continue to keep the stakeholders informed of any material developments,” HAL said.

The IAF has constituted a court of inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident.