Tag: Helicopter
14 Results
-
The saga of maritime supremacy
Navy Day, 4 December, is observed every year in commemoration of Op-Trident and the glorious victory of the Indian Navy during the Indo-Pakistan war in1971. A report on this year's parade.
December 14, 2019 -
Uttarkashi: Helicopter carrying relief material makes emergency landing
The incident comes two days after a helicopter involved in relief efforts in flood-hit Uttarkashi district crashed and killed all three people on-board.
August 23, 2019 -
Day after Sushma Swaraj slammed Pakistan at UNGA, Pak Army chopper with ‘PoK PM’ on board violates Indian airspace
The helicopter crossed the Line of Control (LOC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu-Kashmir and flew over the Gulpur and Digwar villages along the LOC for two minutes before returning to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
September 30, 2018 -
Gangster makes spectacular escape from French jail in helicopter
He was re-apprehended six weeks later at a Paris hotel and in 2017, he was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for that first jailbreak.
July 2, 2018 -
Pak Army chopper flies within 300m of LoC in J-K’s Poonch sector
A helicopter belonging to Pakistan army came within 300 metres of the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on Wednesday, official sources said. There was no firing or hostile action by any side during the incident which occurred between 9.45 am and 10 am, said official sources. According to …
Continue reading "Pak Army chopper flies within 300m of LoC in J-K’s Poonch sector"
February 21, 2018 -
ONGC helicopter crash: Coast guard trace voice data recorder
The Coast Guard has traced the Aircraft Voice Data Recorder (VDR) of the Pawan Hans helicopter which crashed off the Mumbai coast on Saturday, while the recovery of the remaining debris is in progress. “Search for the missing ONGC crew continues till recovery. Aircraft Voice Data Recorder (VDR) has been recovered and recovery of balance …
Continue reading "ONGC helicopter crash: Coast guard trace voice data recorder"
January 14, 2018 -
Fadnavis’ overloaded chopper force-lands, no casualties
A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis force-landed here on Saturday as it was “overloaded”, an official said. The incident occurred at around 9.30 a.m., when Fadnavis, accompanied by Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan and others were travelling to Aurangabad from Nashik, the Minister’s aide, Santosh Bari said. “As it took off from an …
Continue reading "Fadnavis’ overloaded chopper force-lands, no casualties"
December 9, 2017 -
Iraqi military helicopter crashes, 7-member crew killed
Iraq’s Defense Ministry says a military helicopter has crashed during a training exercise, killing all seven crew members on board. The statement says the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed on Sunday in the central Wasit province. The cause of the accident was not immediately known. The province is located about 160 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, far …
Continue reading "Iraqi military helicopter crashes, 7-member crew killed"
November 12, 2017 -
Centre considering path-breaking FDI reforms for defence sector
A more liberal FDI policy is currently under consideration to attract FDI in defence sector, sources said. The aim is to attract Rs.35,000 crore investment in the next five years, give a flip to defence production in India and create more jobs. Under the new norms, the government is likely to allow 100 per cent …
Continue reading "Centre considering path-breaking FDI reforms for defence sector"
July 24, 2017 -
Engineer killed, 8 injured in Uttarakhand helicopter crash
An engineer was killed and 8 others were injured on Saturday as a helicopter crashed in Badrinath at 7:45 am. According to reports, the chopper was on its way from Badrinath to Haridwar, carrying five pilgrims, two pilots and an engineer. The helicopter failed to take off as it couldn't gain height and crashed. Passengers …
Continue reading "Engineer killed, 8 injured in Uttarakhand helicopter crash"
June 10, 2017 -
13 Turkish military personnel killed in helicopter crash
At least 13 military personnel were killed in a helicopter crash in Turkey's Sirnak Province, the Turkish Armed Forces said. According to the Turkish Armed Forces statement, an AS 532 Cougar-type helicopter carrying 13 personnel took off from a military command in Senoba, Sirnak on Wednesday. Shortly afterward, the helicopter hit a high voltage line …
Continue reading "13 Turkish military personnel killed in helicopter crash"
June 1, 2017 -
Helicopter fare for Vaishnodevi slashed
The one way helicopter fare for the holy Vaishnodevi shrine from the base town of Katra has been slashed to Rs.1077 for each passenger. This was today announced by the chief executive officer of the shrine board, Ajeet Kumar Sahu. The existing fare since the past three years is Rs.1170 and the new fare will …
Continue reading "Helicopter fare for Vaishnodevi slashed"
March 30, 2017 -
India’s first heliport inaugurated in Delhi
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju here on Tuesday inaugurated the country's first integrated heliport. The country's first heliport, located at Rohini locality in north west Delhi, has been built by state-owned chopper operator Pawan Hans. The heliport, erected over an area of 25 acres, has come up with an investment of Rs 100 crore. It sports …
Continue reading "India’s first heliport inaugurated in Delhi"
February 28, 2017 -
Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib narrowly escapes copter crash
Bangladeshi ace cricketer Shakib Al Hasan had a narrow escape on Friday morning when the helicopter he was travelling in crashed on its return journey, media reports said. Shakib and his wife Umme Ahmed Shishir flew to Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort, near Inani sea-beach in Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh, for a television commercial shoot. …
Continue reading "Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib narrowly escapes copter crash"
September 16, 2016