The Indian Ministry of Defence on Friday issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters classified as Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH).
Sikkim began evacuating stranded tourists from Chaten today with MI-17 and Cheetah helicopters. A total of 43 tourists were airlifted to Pakyong Greenfield Airport. The government has also arranged buses to Siliguri for further transport
Injured BRO workers are being airlifted for further treatment at Joshimath Army Hospital. Out of 55 workers, 50 have been rescued - of which 4 lost their lives; 5 are still missing
Indian Air Force and Indian Army Helicopters evacuated a total of 10 passengers of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) from Zuluk, near Gangtok, to Military Hospitals (MH), Gangtok and Bengdubi on December 20, said IAF in a statement.
"In an immediate response, two Cheetah helicopters from Air Force Station Bagdogra executed casualty evacuations of critically injured accident victims from Thangu, Sikkim and saved precious lives from places deprived of advanced medical facilities and road transportation." said an official
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India] Aug 21 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing flood situation in 18 villages of Shahkot in Jalandhar district, three Cheetah Helicopters are taking 36000 parathas and 18000 liters of water for the flood-affected people here on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], Sep 09 (ANI): The Indian Air Force on Sunday rescued a trekker after his team fell in a crevasse at the Kolahoi Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir.