Pawan Hans

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami flags off helicopter services between Dehradun-Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand Chief Minister said that the heli services between Dehradun and Pithoragarh being run in the state under the UDAN scheme would play an important role in increasing air connectivity, reports ANI.

Aug 26, 2022, 20:53 PM IST

ONGC Helicopter Crash: Pawan Hans deployed a brand new Sikorsky S-76 chopper

ONGC employees were travelling in a brand new, one of six Sikorsky S-76D helicopters that Pawan Hans had recently leased from the Milestone Aviation Group.

Jun 29, 2022, 09:48 AM IST

Centre could privatise 5 companies by 2022; Check firms' names that could help meet disinvestment target

For FY23, the Central government has reduced the disventment target to Rs 65,000 crore. 

Apr 14, 2022, 08:58 AM IST

Pawan Hans sale: Shortlisted bidders to get draft share purchase pact this week

The decision was taken by the Alternative Mechanism on strategic disinvestment headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and comprising Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Nov 28, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

EoIs for divestment in Air India, Pawan Hans in next few weeks: Aviation Secy

Last June, the Union Cabinet had approved privatisation of the debt-laden national carrier, which is staying afloat on taxpayers' money.

Mar 09, 2018, 08:16 AM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan meets kin of chopper crash

A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven people onboard crashed off the Mumbai coast on Saturday,

Jan 14, 2018, 00:21 AM IST

Delhi air pollution: Kejriwal govt may rope in Pawan Hans helicopters for aerial sprinkling of water

The Delhi government is in talks with state-owned helicopter service company Pawan Hans to aerially sprinkle water to curb air pollution in the city, state Environment Minister Imran Hussain said.

Nov 11, 2017, 10:46 AM IST

Govt invites private players to buy out 51% in Pawan Hans

The Miniratna PSU is under the administrative control of the civil aviation ministry and the remaining 49 percent stake is held by oil behemoth ONGC.

Oct 13, 2017, 09:45 AM IST

Crashed IAF chopper's debris, bodies of 2 crew members located

The team could not retrieve the bodies as the crash site is located in a deep gorge at the confluence of a waterfall and the Nyorch river. The third body is yet to be traced. 

Jul 05, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

India's first integrated heliport inaugurated at Rohini in North Delhi – Complete details here

Rohini heliport will promote regional air connectivity through helicopters in the northern region.

Feb 28, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

Mumbai helicopter crash: Joyride turns fatal in Goregaon's Aarey Colony; 1 dead, 3 injured

In an unfortunate incident, a helicopter crashed in Mumbai on Sunday.

Dec 11, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

IRCTC to sell tickets for Pawan Hans helicopter service

Seeking to promote helicopter -tourism, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation and Pawan Hans have joined hands under an agreement that would allow flyers to book tickets through IRCTC website.

Mar 16, 2016, 22:48 PM IST

Pawan Hans crash: Chances of pilots' survival bleak

Navy and Coast Guard today continued their search and rescue operation for the missing Pawan Hans chopper.

Nov 05, 2015, 21:29 PM IST

Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea off Mumbai coast, 2 pilots missing

According to reports, last known position of the helicopter was 82 nautical miles west of Mumbai.

Nov 04, 2015, 22:56 PM IST

Pawan Hans to acquire two seaplanes, 20 choppers

State-run Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) plans to acquire two seaplanes and 20 helicopters in the current fiscal as part of its expansion plans, the company said on Friday.

May 01, 2015, 23:51 PM IST

Govt unveils draft civil aviation policy; may privatise Air India

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju unveiled the draft civil aviation policy which also proposes to enhance regional air connectivity, develop six major metro airports as international hubs, create more airports through PPP mode.

Nov 10, 2014, 15:33 PM IST

AAI, Pawan Hans to be listed; Air India privatisation not now

Proposals for listing of AAI and Pawan Hans have been made in the Draft Civil Aviation Policy, released by Raju here.

Nov 10, 2014, 12:44 PM IST

AAI, Pawan Hans to be listed on Stock Exchanges: Ashok Gajapathi Raju

The minister also said Pawan Hans will also be be listed in stock exchanges. He also hinted at the privatisation of national carrier Air India.

Nov 10, 2014, 12:28 PM IST