Country’s multi-disciplinary helicopter service provider – Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited, celebrated its silver jubilee function in the capital on Tuesday. The helicopter company was incorporated in 1985 under the administrative control of Ministry of Civil Aviation and was granted ‘mini ratna’ status later.
The Chairman and Managing Director of the company, R K Tyagi narrated the journey of the helicopter operator to the audience which included both present and former employees of the company.
“The growth of the company over the last few years has been very encouraging. Unlike initial years, the company has witnessed a manifold growth in its operating profit. While the profit of the company stood at Rs 2.8 crore during the financial year 2006-07, the profit grew exponentially to Rs 48.5 crore during the last fiscal,” Tyagi said.
Several employees were felicitated by Civil Aviation Secretary Nasim Zaidi for their good performances and contribution to the company.
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