(a) whether the Government recently reviewed the functioning
of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. (PHHL);
(b) if so, the outcome thereof;
(c) the details of helicopters likely to be purchased/
leased during the next two years;
(d) the details of profit/loss of the PHHL during each of
the last three years; and
(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to improve the
functioning of the PHHL?
MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) and (b):- Review of the performance of the organisations
under the administrative control of Ministry of Civil
Aviation is a continuous process. One such review meeting
in respect of Pawan Hans Helicotpers Limited (PHHL) was held
on 23.02.2011 in which the performance of the organisation
and its strategy towards its holistic growth was discussed.
(c):- PHHL has plan to procure two twin engine light
helicopters and two ultra light helicopters. It also has a
plan for taking one heavy duty helicopter on wet lease.
(d):- The net profit, after tax, of PHHL during the last
three years are 2007 - 08 - Rs. 23.17 crores; 2008 - 09 -
Rs. 25.12 crore and 2009 - 10 - Rs. 35.59 crores.
(e):- PHHL has taken various steps to improve its
functioning, which inter alia include expansion of the
customer base, exploring new areas of operations such as
medical evacuation, expansion of heli - tourism, sea -
plane services, training of technicians, construction of
heliport at Rohini, Delhi.