Helicopter

IAF's Chinook performs longest non-stop helicopter sortie from Chandigarh to Assam, creates record

The IAF Chinook helicopter undertook the longest non-stop helicopter sortie in India, flying from Chandigarh to Jorhat (Assam), covering 1910 km in 7.5 hours.

Apr 12, 2022, 08:15 AM IST

Chetak completes 60 years in Indian Air Force: All you need to know about the HAL Helicopter

To commemorate the 60 years of Chetak, IAF will organize a conclave and the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Mar 31, 2022, 10:18 AM IST

India's first Rs 100 crore helicopter delivered by Airbus to THIS billionaire

B Ravi Pillai, one of the Indian billionaires, became the first Indian to buy the Airbus H145 Helicopter which comes from the family of 1500 helicopters in service worldwide.

Mar 23, 2022, 12:47 PM IST

Govt working on policy for regional airlines, helicopter operators: Jyotiraditya Scindia

“We are going to come out with a policy for regional airlines and helicopters to make them much more economical, pervasive, and to provide that last mile connectivity because growth is also going to come from that sector,” Aviation Minister said.

Feb 28, 2022, 14:45 PM IST

Chopper delay: Akhilesh Yadav rejects air traffic claim, asks no traffic for BJP leaders?

"People told me that BJP leaders had taken off before me... I was told about air traffic...but no air traffic for BJP leaders who had taken off? They didn't have to wait while I had to wait for over 2 hours," Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said

Jan 28, 2022, 20:37 PM IST

UP election is the election of the future of youth, says Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Chaudhary held a joint press conference on the Uttar Pradesh elections. Speaking on this occasion, Akhilesh Yadav said that my helicopter was stopped in Delhi.

Jan 28, 2022, 18:52 PM IST

My chopper was stopped without reason: Akhilesh Yadav

Alleging a conspiracy by ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday claimed his helicopter is not being allowed to fly from Delhi to Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. "My helicopter has been stopped in Delhi without any reason," he said. However, the BJP has also hit back and said that this just a means to divert attention from important issues.

Jan 28, 2022, 18:46 PM IST

Himachal CM inaugurates first heliport in Shimla under Swadesh Darshan scheme

This is the first among the six heliports to be built under Swadesh Darshan and UDAN-2 schemes by the Government of India.

Jan 13, 2022, 18:59 PM IST

Noida to get India's largest heliport under PPP model, UP govt approves project: Check details

To be built under the PPP model, the Noida Heliport will be easily accessible to the upcoming Noida International Airport, both of which are situated close to the Yamuna Expressway. 

Dec 15, 2021, 15:48 PM IST

Today is the last journey of the martyrs in Helicopter Crash

13 bravehearts including CDS Bipin Rawat were martyred in the helicopter crash. The mortal remains of the brave martyrs reached their homes today.

Dec 11, 2021, 18:02 PM IST

IAF has given a statement on the helicopter crash

IAF has given a statement on the helicopter crash. IAF said- Avoid baseless speculations. A Court of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the accident.

Dec 10, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Chandigarh-Shimla helicopter service extended to Mandi, Kullu, Rampur; check timings here

Pawan Hans is operating the helicopter services to Himachal Pradesh from the Chandigarh Airport and the services are available for Shimla, Dharamshala and Kullu. 

Dec 10, 2021, 10:31 AM IST

What is a Black Box? The device that can solve mystery behind Gen Bipin Rawat's helicopter crash

A Black Box is a vital electronic device also known as Flight Data Recorder that records 88 vital parameters about a flight including, airspeed, altitude, cockpit conversations, and air pressure among others.

Dec 09, 2021, 09:23 AM IST

DNA: Watch Non-Stop News with Sudhir Chaudhary; Dec 08, 2021

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.

Dec 08, 2021, 21:46 PM IST

IAF's Mi-17V-5 helicopter crash: All you need to know about Russia-made chopper - Safety, weapons & more

While the Mi-17 is widely considered as one of the most versatile and advanced military transport helicopters around the world, there have been previous crash incidences involving the Mi-17 helicopter. 

Dec 08, 2021, 14:33 PM IST

Military chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat on board crashes in Tamil Nadu

Apart from Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, several other senior officers are supposed to have been on the chopper too

Dec 08, 2021, 13:36 PM IST

Taliban capture 4 Chinook Helicopters abandoned by US Troops at Kabul airport

Shortly after the US completed the evacuation of its troops in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters captured Kabul airport and also captured Chinook helicopters dropped by US forces.

Aug 31, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

Shocking: Man dies after helicopter blade falls on his head in Maharashtra

As per preliminary reports, Ibrahim was testing the machine, when it developed a glitch and one of the blades fell on his head, the police official said.

Aug 11, 2021, 15:18 PM IST

Bengal Election 2021: Mamata Banerjee's two rallies cancelled

During the Bengal elections, two of Mamata Banerjee's rallies had to be cancelled because Mamata Banerjee's Chopper was not allowed to land.

Apr 11, 2021, 09:58 AM IST

DNA: NASA has sent a 'helicopter' to Mars

In this segment of DNA we will analyse how NASA has sent a 'helicopter' to Mars?

Jul 31, 2020, 00:22 AM IST