Pawan Hans conducts trial landing in hill districts
REGIONAL: Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) conducted a trial landing of its helicopter in five districts of Nagaland as part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)–UDAN, initiated by the Government of India. The purpose of the trial landing was to assess the feasibility of helicopter connectivity between Mokokchung, Kohima, Phek, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Dimapur.
The operation was carried out using a Pawan Hans Dauphin twin-engine helicopter with registration number VT-ELG, with prior permission from the respective district administrations. Adequate arrangements, including police security, fire tender services and ambulance facilities were put in place to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the trial landing.
The Commissioner & Secretary of the Transport Department, Robert Longchari, along with OSD Transport M Ababe Ezung and officials from NST met with the Pawan Hans team at the Lerie helipad in Kohima. The successful execution of the trial landing was made possible through the coordinated efforts of Pawan Hans Limited, the Transport Department of the Nagaland government and the concerned Deputy Commissioners/District Magistrates, along with their respective district administration teams.
The meticulous arrangements and cooperation extended at the district helipads were instrumental in ensuring a safe, secure and efficient operation. The presence of the Commissioner & Secretary at the Kohima Helipad highlighted the Government of Nagaland’s keen interest and strong support for the initiative, which marks an important milestone towards the commencement of regular helicopter services in the state.
Once operational, the services will directly connect Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung, Tuensang and Zunheboto through Dimapur Airport under the UDAN scheme. This initiative is expected to significantly improve regional connectivity, enhance accessibility to remote districts and contribute to economic growth and social integration across Nagaland.
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The operation was carried out using a Pawan Hans Dauphin twin-engine helicopter with registration number VT-ELG, with prior permission from the respective district administrations. Adequate arrangements, including police security, fire tender services and ambulance facilities were put in place to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the trial landing.
The Commissioner & Secretary of the Transport Department, Robert Longchari, along with OSD Transport M Ababe Ezung and officials from NST met with the Pawan Hans team at the Lerie helipad in Kohima. The successful execution of the trial landing was made possible through the coordinated efforts of Pawan Hans Limited, the Transport Department of the Nagaland government and the concerned Deputy Commissioners/District Magistrates, along with their respective district administration teams.
The meticulous arrangements and cooperation extended at the district helipads were instrumental in ensuring a safe, secure and efficient operation. The presence of the Commissioner & Secretary at the Kohima Helipad highlighted the Government of Nagaland’s keen interest and strong support for the initiative, which marks an important milestone towards the commencement of regular helicopter services in the state.
Once operational, the services will directly connect Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung, Tuensang and Zunheboto through Dimapur Airport under the UDAN scheme. This initiative is expected to significantly improve regional connectivity, enhance accessibility to remote districts and contribute to economic growth and social integration across Nagaland.
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