<p>India on Monday got its first integrated heliport in Delhi’s Rohini. This facility is expected to decongest the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and promote regional connectivity using choppers.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju dedicated the facility to the nation, saying it is the first of its kind facility in South Asia. “Helicopter and cargo are still at a miniscule level in the country. If we have to take them to a higher level, it needs training in skill development,” Raju said.<br /><br />Built by the state-owned Pawan Hans Ltd in 25 acres, the Rs 100 crore heliport consists of a terminal building, has a capacity of 150 passengers, four hangars — with a parking capacity for 16 helicopters — and nine parking bays.<br /><br />It also has a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for the upkeep of the Pawan Hans fleet, as well as for third-party maintenance work.<br /><br />Officials said the heliport is expected to reduce congestion at the Delhi airport, which currently handles about 40-50 helicopter arrivals and departures per day. Pawan Hans has also prepared a roadmap to connect the heliport to Shimla, Haridwar, Dehradun, Mathura, Agra, Meerut and industrial hubs such as Manesar and Bahadurgarh.</p>
<p>India on Monday got its first integrated heliport in Delhi’s Rohini. This facility is expected to decongest the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and promote regional connectivity using choppers.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju dedicated the facility to the nation, saying it is the first of its kind facility in South Asia. “Helicopter and cargo are still at a miniscule level in the country. If we have to take them to a higher level, it needs training in skill development,” Raju said.<br /><br />Built by the state-owned Pawan Hans Ltd in 25 acres, the Rs 100 crore heliport consists of a terminal building, has a capacity of 150 passengers, four hangars — with a parking capacity for 16 helicopters — and nine parking bays.<br /><br />It also has a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for the upkeep of the Pawan Hans fleet, as well as for third-party maintenance work.<br /><br />Officials said the heliport is expected to reduce congestion at the Delhi airport, which currently handles about 40-50 helicopter arrivals and departures per day. Pawan Hans has also prepared a roadmap to connect the heliport to Shimla, Haridwar, Dehradun, Mathura, Agra, Meerut and industrial hubs such as Manesar and Bahadurgarh.</p>
