Union Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates DHRUV-NG in Bengaluru

Dec 30, 2025

Naidu also flagged off the inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv-NG, a civil variant of the indigenous helicopter showcased by HAL at...

Ahead of Char Dham Yatra, DGCA issues circular for helicopter pilgrimage operation

Feb 28, 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a circular for the conduct of helicopter pilgrimage operation for the year 2023.

Civil Aviation Ministry introduces revolutionary Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in India

Mar 02, 2024

The MoCA's intervention kicked off with the initiation of a pilot project, marking the introduction of utilisation of helicopters in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...

DGCA grants approval for Chardham Yatra helicopter services after Monsoon break

Sep 18, 2025

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted approval of recommencement of helicopter operations for the Chardham Yatra 2025 w.e.f. 15/16 September 2025, after...

Ministry of Civil Aviation launches UDAN 5.1, specifically designed for helicopter routes

May 24, 2023

Following four successful rounds of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) and with version 5.0 of the fifth...

Ministry of Civil Aviation launches UDAN 5.1 specifically designed for helicopter routes

May 24, 2023

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched UDAN 5.1 to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity...