(a) whether the Government has any proposal to augment the fleet strength of Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited during 2006-07;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the new helicopter services proposed to be started during the current year?
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to augment the fleet strength of Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited during 2006-07;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the new helicopter services proposed to be started during the current year?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) and (b):- As per the approved Plan for the year 2006-07, Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL) is to acquire 2 new medium helicopters during the year 2006-07. Accordingly, PHHL has signed contract for purchase of two Dauphin N3 helicotpers in May, 2006.
(c):- PHHL has plans for leasing their helicopters on wet lease basis to the State Governments of Nagaland, Gujarat and Uttranchal for connecting important tourist and religious places.