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Helicopter crashes in UP's Azamgarh, trainee pilot dies

News | Sep 21, 2020, 04:44 PM IST

A trainee pilot died and others who were onboard got injured after a helicopter carrying 4 people crashed in UttarPradesh's Azamgarh on September 21.

Helicopter deployed in Jaisalmer for locust control operation

News | Jul 06, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

Helicopter has been deployed in Jaisalmer for locust control operation on July 05. Pesticides were loaded in the helicopter for aerial spraying.

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FACT CHECK: Is govt dropping money from helicopters in every town?

Fact Check | Apr 16, 2020, 06:15 PM IST

In a recent claim, it was said that the government would drop money from helicopters. The claim comes at a sensitive time when the nation is also facing a grappling economic situation arising due to the coronavirus crisis.

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IAF Cheetah helicopter makes emergency landing on expressway in Baghpat, UP

India | Apr 16, 2020, 11:32 AM IST

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter made an emergency (precautionary) landing Thursday on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. The chopper has now returned to the Hindon airbase from where it had taken off, according to the Indian Air Force. More to follow.

Government approves USD 2.6 billion naval helicopter deal with US ahead of Trump's visit

Govt approves USD 2.6 billion naval helicopter deal with US ahead of Trump's visit

India | Feb 19, 2020, 11:34 PM IST

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit here next week, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved a government-to-government deal to procure a batch of 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from the US at a cost of USD 2.6 billion.

Sri Lanka lifts 25-year ban on private helicopter flights from Colombo

World | Jan 17, 2020, 05:37 PM IST

In a bid to boost tourism, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday lifted a 25-year ban on the operation of helicopter flights by private operators from Colombo.

IIT-Kanpur develops drone called 'Prahari'

India | Nov 24, 2019, 12:34 PM IST

The autonomous system (drone) consists of an unmanned helicopter with drone catching net. 'Prahari' is unique in this way that it can chase, outrun and capture the rogue drone.

Amit Shah's chopper makes emergency landing in Nashik amid rains

India | Oct 19, 2019, 09:20 PM IST

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter made an emergency landing at Ozar Airport in Nashik, around 160 kms from here, due to heavy rains on Saturday, the last day of campaigning for the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly polls, an official said.

Helicopter carrying Assam CM Sonowal makes emergency landing

India | Sep 23, 2019, 07:34 PM IST

A helicopter, which was carrying Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, made an emergency landing in Lakhimpur earlier on Monday.

6 injured as helicopter crash lands at Kedarnath helipad

India | Sep 23, 2019, 01:05 PM IST

The incident occurred while the helicopter was taking-off.

Love is in the air: Rajasthan teacher gifts himself, wife chopper ride to fulfill his wife’s dream

Love is in the air: Rajasthan teacher gifts himself, wife chopper ride to fulfill dream

India | Sep 01, 2019, 10:55 AM IST

A social science teacher at the government senior secondary school, booked the helicopter to fulfill his wife’s dream of flying in a helicopter.

Russian Helicopters eyeing Indian market to promote Ansat

World | Aug 29, 2019, 12:38 PM IST

We are hopeful of promoting Ansat in India. We have very good prospects. We have applied for certificate to aviation officials of India in the beginning of this year,” Artom Fetisov, sales director of Russian Helicopters, told reporters during the ongoing MAKS air show here.