helicopters

Jammu & Kashmir Police is inviting bids for tender to hire choppers for faster mobility

A tender has been floated by Jammu & Kashmir police to lease 3 lightweight helicopters for a duration of 3 years.

Oct 31, 2022, 08:50 AM IST

Air ambulance facility to be operational soon from AIIMS Rishikesh, govt to invite bids: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that air ambulance facility will be operational soon from AIIMS Rishikesh, govt to invite bids, reports PTI. 

Sep 20, 2022, 21:03 PM IST

Agenda India Ka: Why did America stop Chinook flight?

America has banned the flight of Chinook helicopter. This decision has been taken in view of the danger of fire in the engine. After America's decision, now India has also sought an answer from Boeing, the company that makes Chinook.

Aug 31, 2022, 21:36 PM IST

Agenda India Ka : Major helicopter accident happened while rescuing 2 tourists in Georgia

Rescue operation in Georgia. A major accident has happened. In just 20 seconds, a helicopter fell and burnt down with a bang. 8 people have died in this accident. After this accident, a day of mourning has been declared in Georgia.

Jul 31, 2022, 22:26 PM IST

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: HAL-Safran inks agreement to develop helicopter engines in India

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France-based Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to develop helicopter engines in India, reports ANI. 

Jul 09, 2022, 17:57 PM IST

From Mi-17 to Chinook, a look at mighty helicopter fleet of Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force helicopters recently performed a momentous task to airlift and rescue stranded people in Deoghar after a tragic ropeway accident. 

Apr 12, 2022, 10:09 AM IST

Republic Day 2022: A look at mighty helicopter fleet of Indian Air Force - Apache, Mi-17 and more

As India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day, we list out all the Indian Air Force helicopters that have served the country like an unsung hero for ages.

 

Jan 25, 2022, 17:38 PM IST

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd plans to produce Apache-like military helicopter in India

Chairman and Managing Director of HAL R Madhavan said an amount of Rs 9,600 crore will be required for design as well as to produce the prototype of the helicopter.

Mar 01, 2020, 19:59 PM IST

DNA Analysis of Eight U.S.-made Apache attack helicopters

Eight helicopters have been inducted into the air force in the first batch out of the 22 procured from the US. In September 2015, IAF had signed a contract with US Government and Boeing for these Apache helicopters. Watch this video to know more.

Sep 03, 2019, 23:18 PM IST

Chinook helicopters arrive in India from US

The Chinook helicopters of the Indian Air Force have arrived in the country and the first batch of four of these tandem-rotor planes were offloaded at the Mundra port of Gujarat

Feb 10, 2019, 18:32 PM IST

Deal for supply of 48 Mi-17 choppers to India likely by year end: Russian official

Designed to transport cargo inside the cabin and on an external sling, the Mi-17V-5 is considered to be one of the world's most advanced military transport helicopters.

 

Jul 30, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Philippines deploys top commandoes, attack helicopters to retake city from Islamist rebels

Helicopters circled the city, peppering Maute positions with machine gun fire to try to force them from a bridge vital to retaking Marawi.

May 25, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

DEA discusses indigenous manufacture of fighter jets, choppers

Defence Ministry sources said the DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, made "forward movement" towards finalising the 'strategic partnership (SP) model', covering "substantial ground".

May 15, 2017, 22:38 PM IST

India to buy 500 helicopters, 12 submarines, over 200 fighter jets in next 10 years: Report

In order to ramp up its military preparedness, India will spend a massive $223 billion or Rs 15 lakh core over the next decade to acquire weapon systems, as per a media report.

Aug 23, 2016, 23:42 PM IST

Delhi: Security tightened ahead of Republic Day

Security has been tightened around India Gate ahead of Republic Day. Three - four airborne helicopters have also been inducted to keep vigilance over the entire event.

Jan 25, 2016, 20:02 PM IST

DNA: In a first, Delhi Police use helicopters for controlling traffic

Traffic Police on Friday used a helicopter to monitor and control the traffic in the wake of immersion of Durga idols at different areas across the city.

Oct 24, 2015, 10:55 AM IST

Durga Puja immersions: Delhi Police monitors traffic using choppers

The Delhi Police monitored traffic on the eve of Durga Puja using helicopter. This is the first time in India, when police forces used helicopter to monitor the crowd movement.

Oct 23, 2015, 21:32 PM IST

Pawan Hans to acquire two seaplanes, 20 choppers

State-run Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) plans to acquire two seaplanes and 20 helicopters in the current fiscal as part of its expansion plans, the company said on Friday.

May 01, 2015, 23:51 PM IST