Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar (Kangra) and Reckong-Peo are set to commence shortly as stated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Wednesday adding that these heliports have been identified for helicopter sorties under UDAN Scheme.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Helicopter services have become integral for various critical applications. Beyond urban travel, helicopters play a crucial role in disaster relief, ensuring swift supply chains for relief materials. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global
Brigade and battalion commanders, many of whom have never entered into Gaza Strip were shown from combat helicopters where ground troops are expected to enter and advance during the looming ground offensive.
Manang Air had previously been involved in another helicopter crash just three months ago, resulting in the tragic loss of five passengers, including its pilot Chet Bahadur Gurung. The earlier accident had occurred in Lamjura Pass, Solukhumbu, and was attributed to adverse weather conditions
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Chetak helicopter on a routine training mission made a safe precautionary landing at Holagadh near Prayagraj at 10:40 AM on Saturday due to technical glitch, officials said.
The sole occupant, Captain Prakash Sedhai, sustained only minor injuries in the incident. He is being flown to Kathmandu in another helicopter, officials said.
Israel has intensified the counter-offensive against Hamas, with several air strikes raging into the Gaza territory and a combat helicopter attacking another observation post of the Hezbollah terror group, the IAF said.
"As per the checkpost data available, around 3,000 people are stranded in Lachen and Lachung. These include 700-800 drivers and 150 people who have gone there on motorcycles. We will evacuate all with helicopters of the Army and Air Force. Army made those who are stuck in Lachen and Lachu
The list of weapon systems and platforms includes the 180 Light Combat Aircraft Mark1A, 156 Light Combat Helicopters, Light Utility Choppers and many other weapon systems which are supposed to form a large chunk of the service in coming times.
According to the official, The incident took place when the helicopter was on a routine training mission. The pilot noticed the technical issues and decided to make a precautionary landing in an open field near Bhopal. There were no casualties or injuries reported in the incident.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said he was proud of the Indian Air Force and the air warriors, who performed incredible manoeuvres during a flypast in Bhopal.