Air connectivity set to get a boost with more helitaxis in Himachal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Air connectivity set to get a boost with more helitaxis in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

The air connectivity in Himachal is set to get a boost as three companies have shown their interest in launching air services in the state. The Union aviation ministry’s call for applications under UDAN-2 scheme has garnered interest from industry leaders, including Pawan Hans and Global Vector. The proposed air routes will connect Chandigarh to key destinations in Himachal, such as Palampur, Dharamshala, Chamba, Kinnaur and Reckong Peo. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who also holds the tourism portfolio, recently allocated ₹13 crore for the construction of heliports at Rakkad and Palampur in Kangra district, Reckong Peo in Kinnaur district, and Chamba.

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