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Helicopters to lead India's Republic Day flypast, amid "no animal carcasses" rule

Helicopters to lead India's Republic Day flypast, amid "no animal carcasses" rule

20-Jan-2010Source: Press Information Bureau

Flypast lead by four Mi-17s trooping flags, followed by three HAL Dhruvs... Read more

Pawan Hans pays dividend to Oil & Natural Gas Corp

Pawan Hans pays dividend to Oil & Natural Gas Corp

20-Jan-2010Source: Times of India

State-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL) has given a dividend cheque of Rs 2.45 crore to another public sector firm ONGC which holds 21.5% equity in the helicopter firm.... Read more

Indian Air Force attain target with all four Mi-26s flying together

Indian Air Force attain target with all four Mi-26s flying together

18-Jan-2010Source: Punjab Newsline

After more than a decade Mi-26, the largest helicopter in the world, possessed by IAF and being operated from this Chandigarh base have attained 100 cent serviceability and flown all together for more than 45 min   (File photo)... Read more

Pawan Hans Helicopters to partner with Bihar State on tourism ops

Pawan Hans Helicopters to partner with Bihar State on tourism ops

10-Jan-2010Source: Hindustan Times

The helicopter with the capacity to accommodate six to eight persons will display the logo of Bihar Tourism and the highlights of its tourist sites of Vaishali, Kesaria, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Patna.... Read more

Indian Army to get Night-Vision Goggles for Helicopters Pilots

Indian Army to get Night-Vision Goggles for Helicopters Pilots

9-Jan-2010Source: Asian Defence

The Army is now hunting for advanced night-vision goggles (NVGs) for its pilots flying helicopters like Cheetahs, Chetaks and Dhruv advanced light helicopters to ensure they can operate effectively after sunset.... Read more

Pawan Hans Helicopters gets approval to buy seven AS365N3 Dauphins

Pawan Hans Helicopters gets approval to buy seven AS365N3 Dauphins

23-Dec-2009Source: PIB

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the proposal for purchase of seven number of Dauphin AS-365 N3 helicopters by Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited... Read more

Union Tourism Minister lays foundation stone for heliport at Chemchey, South Sikkim

Union Tourism Minister lays foundation stone for heliport at Chemchey, South Sikkim

10-Dec-2009Source: TravelBizMonitor

Kumari Selja, Union Minister for Tourism recently laid the foundation stone for the heliport at Chemchey, South District, Sikkim. This is first in the three heliport projects sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) for construction of heliports. The other two are Geetang Khola in the West and Mangan in the North District.... Read more

Foundation stone laid for Chemchey heliport in Sikkim

Foundation stone laid for Chemchey heliport in Sikkim

8-Dec-2009Source: NetIndian

Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today laid the foundation stone for a heliport at Chemchey in the South District of Sikkim.... Read more

Indian Air Force announce short list for Cheetah replacement program

Indian Air Force announce short list for Cheetah replacement program

8-Dec-2009Source: Press Info Bureau

The Request for Proposal for replacing the Cheetah helicopters was issued in July 2008 to six vendors.  Further action as per the existing procedures including Defence Procurement Procedure, 2008 is underway.... Read more

Sikorsky and Tata Create JV in India to Manufacture Aerospace Components

Sikorsky and Tata Create JV in India to Manufacture Aerospace Components

13-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in India, including components for S-92® helicopter cabins... Read more

India's plans to replace Cheetah and Chetak helicopter to get delayed

India's plans to replace Cheetah and Chetak helicopter to get delayed

4-Nov-2009Source: Times Now

Plans to replace the ageing Cheetah and Chetak chopper fleet of the Army and Air Force are set to get delayed, thanks to indecision of the Defence Ministry over conducting of the field trials.... Read more

Madhya Pradesh State Government to buy twin after selling its Bell 407

Madhya Pradesh State Government to buy twin after selling its Bell 407

27-Oct-2009Source: Thaindian News

“The government has accelerated proceedings to replace its old chopper with a new one. It has constituted a four-member committee comprising principal secretary (home), principal secretary (finance), principal secretary (aviation) and director aviation to buy a new twin-engine helicopter and deliberate upon selling the old Bell 407”... Read more

Bharat Hotels Limited Takes Delivery Of A Grand Helicopter

Bharat Hotels Limited Takes Delivery Of A Grand Helicopter

27-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Bharat Hotels Limited (BHL), India’s largest privately owned Hotel Company, has taken delivery of a Grand twin engine helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant.... Read more

Uttar Pradesh Police set to buy Dhruv

Uttar Pradesh Police set to buy Dhruv

27-Oct-2009Source: Central Chronicle

With growing incident of naxal violence in the nearby states of Jharkhand and Chattisgarh, the Uttar Pradesh Police has made elaborate security arrangements and would purchase a sophisticated helicopter to deal with the possibility of attacks by rebels... Read more

Boeing Submits Proposals to India for Apache and Chinook Helicopters

Boeing Submits Proposals to India for Apache and Chinook Helicopters

26-Oct-2009Source: Boeing

“Boeing believes the Apache and Chinook helicopters are the most capable and cost-effective rotorcraft to meet India’s defense and transport requirements,” said Vivek Lall, vice president and India country head for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems.... Read more

India's InterGlobe General Aviation adds Sikorsky to its portfolio

India's InterGlobe General Aviation adds Sikorsky to its portfolio

26-Oct-2009Source: Interglobe

Nigel Harwood, CEO of InterGlobe said, “We are pleased to enter into this long term association with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the market demand in India is significant. InterGlobe General Aviation believes in representing the highest quality of products and we are delighted to be associated with the original inventor of helicopters – Sikorsky.... Read more

‘Sarang’ team bids adieu to Yelahanka Air Force Station

‘Sarang’ team bids adieu to Yelahanka Air Force Station

28-Sep-2009Source: Deccan Herald

The pride of the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, the 151 Helicopter Unit, also known as ‘Sarang,’ the colourful helicopter display team of the Indian Air Force, has bid goodbye to its home base for the past four years.... Read more

Pawan Hans scouts for cash to fund fleet acquisition, eyes IPO

Pawan Hans scouts for cash to fund fleet acquisition, eyes IPO

22-Sep-2009Source: Financial Chronicle

Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL) is in talks with various companies to fund its fleet acquisition plan. In return, PHHL will offer free services to its clients for a specific period as agreed in the contract between the two parties.... Read more

Pawan Hans Helicopters aims more connectivity in NE India

Pawan Hans Helicopters aims more connectivity in NE India

21-Sep-2009Source: Business Standard

With an aim to take air connectivity to the remote areas of the North East, state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL) is planning to start a new model of operations in the region that will link smaller cities via Guwahati to rest of the country.... Read more

IAF’s Dhruv’s first ever Recorded Rescue Mission at unprecendented heights

IAF’s Dhruv’s first ever Recorded Rescue Mission at unprecendented heights

16-Sep-2009Source: Indian Press Bureau

On 13 Sep 09 the Delhi based Western Air Command was requested for an air evacuation of 19 members of an Army Mountaineering Expedition to Pin Parbati Pass, who were stranded at a height of 14,600 feet in the treacherous glaciated terrain in the higher hills of Himachal Pradesh.... Read more

Mauritius Police's new Dhruv arrives from India

Mauritius Police's new Dhruv arrives from India

11-Sep-2009Source: L'Express

Dhruv will be responsible for rescue operations and surveillance of our Exclusive Economic Zone. It can also be transformed by ambulance to transport the injured in case of extreme emergency.... Read more

Indian Government unveils guidelines for Heliport Tourism

Indian Government unveils guidelines for Heliport Tourism

10-Sep-2009Source: Hospitality Biz India

With a view to promote tourist destinations in hilly and remote areas of the country, MoT has also issued guidelines to extend financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for construction of heliports under the scheme of product/ infrastructure development for destinations and circuits.... Read more

State of Uttah Pradesh to take delivery of AW109S Grand in October

State of Uttah Pradesh to take delivery of AW109S Grand in October

8-Sep-2009Source: DNA India

Uttar Pradesh (UP) chief minister Mayawati has bought yet another state-of-the art chopper.  Agusta Grand, made by British-Italian firm Agusta Westland, was bought at Rs40 crore.... Read more

Helicopter service to boost tourism in Tripura

Helicopter service to boost tourism in Tripura

4-Sep-2009Source: PTI

Tripura Government has decided to launch helicopter service to 20 small towns in the state to promote tourism and develop connectivity, official sources said today.... Read more

USTDA grant promotes development of India’s helicopter sector

USTDA grant promotes development of India’s helicopter sector

3-Sep-2009Source: Sindh Today

U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemerawarded a grant of Rupees 24 million (501,849 dollars) to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.... Read more

2-Sep-09 VT-APG Bell B430 46 miles east of Kurnool, India (5F)

2-Sep-09 VT-APG Bell B430 46 miles east of Kurnool, India (5F)

2-Sep-2009

2-Sep-09 VT-APG Bell B430 46 miles east of Kurnool, India... Read more

Pawan Hans starts AME training school, admission opens

Pawan Hans starts AME training school, admission opens

1-Sep-2009Source: Indopia

State-owned  Pawan   Hans Ltd has set up a maintenance engineering (AME) training school at  Mumbai to meet the demand for skilled manpower for maintenance of helicopters. State-owned Pawan Hans Ltd has set up a maintenance engineering (AME) training school at Mumbai to meet the demand for skilled manpower for maintenance of helicopters. State-owned  Pawan   Hans... Read more

India to provide helicopter to the Maldives

India to provide helicopter to the Maldives

24-Aug-2009Source: MADHU

India is to provide a helicopter and a 25 bed military hospital to Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), according to a joint statement issued by MNDF and Indian High Commission in Maldives.... Read more

Helicopter service for Sikkim tourist destinations

Helicopter service for Sikkim tourist destinations

20-Aug-2009Source: http://www.ptinews.com/news/230034_Helicopter-service-for-Sikkim-tourist-destinations

With a view to cater to high-end tourists, Sikkim government has decided to launch commercial chopper services to five most frequented destinations in the state, a tourism official said.... Read more

HAL delivers first four Cheetal helicopters

HAL delivers first four Cheetal helicopters

4-Aug-2009Source: Flightglobal

A re-engineered version of HAL’s Cheetah, the Turbomeca TM333-2M2-powered aircraft delivers increased range, endurance and payload... Read more

Uttarakhand Chief Minister orders transfer of land for use as helipad

Uttarakhand Chief Minister orders transfer of land for use as helipad

31-Jul-2009Source: PTI

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank today ordered transferring of 21 hectares land in Joshimath area to Chamoli district administration for the construction of a helipad, stadium and an auditorium.... Read more

26-Jul-09 (Type/Serial TBA) Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, India

26-Jul-09 (Type/Serial TBA) Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, India

26-Jul-2009

26-Jul-09 Doda, J&K, India... Read more

Helipad in Noida by January 2010 to boost tourism

Helipad in Noida by January 2010 to boost tourism

17-Jul-2009Source: Times of India

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09-Jul-09 VT- Eurocopter SA315B Amarnath Caves, Jammu & Kashmir, India (1F)

09-Jul-09 VT- Eurocopter SA315B Amarnath Caves, Jammu & Kashmir, India (1F)

9-Jul-2009

9-Jul-09 VT- Eurocopter SA315B Amarnath Caves, Jammu & Kashmir, India... Read more

First heliport in Mumbai taking shape

First heliport in Mumbai taking shape

6-Jul-2009Source: Times of India

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Maharashtra Minister suggests helicopter for Mumbai police

Maharashtra Minister suggests helicopter for Mumbai police

30-Jun-2009Source: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200906221332.htm

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Pawan Hans Helicopters signs recruitment deal with Indian Navy

Pawan Hans Helicopters signs recruitment deal with Indian Navy

27-Jun-2009Source: India Press Info Bureau

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Srinivasan appointed MD for HAL's helicopter composite

Srinivasan appointed MD for HAL's helicopter composite

24-Jun-2009Source: Business Standard

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Eurocopter to send AS550 for Indian trials

Eurocopter to send AS550 for Indian trials

22-Jun-2009Source: Flightglobal

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Sikkim Government to enhance its helicopter services

Sikkim Government to enhance its helicopter services

17-Jun-2009Source: Hindu Business Line

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Indian MoD issues tender for heavy lift helicopters

Indian MoD issues tender for heavy lift helicopters

29-May-2009Source: Indian Express

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Three sites short-listed for Mumbai Heliport

Three sites short-listed for Mumbai Heliport

12-May-2009Source: Express India

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Indian Army HAL Dhruv on test flight

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Indian Army HAL Dhruv on test flight

5-May-2009Source: http://www.airliners.net/photo/India---Army/Hindustan-ALH-Dhruv/1511485/L/

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