A new route likely for flyers

Mumbai: The city may finally get dedicated helicharter services — the company which manages the Mumbai airport has initiated plans to connect it with the Mahalaxmi racecourse. Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) is "exploring the possibility of starting helicopter services between the city and South Mumbai as there is a clear demand for such a service," confirmed a spokesperson.
Currently, the helipad in the racecourse is used privately by top corporate houses who own their own aircraft or by a few helicharter operators who operate on demand. Now MIAL is keen to establish facilities to ferry busy travellers hoping to cut down commuting time between south Mumbai and the airport.
"A few locations in South Mumbai were identified for the purpose. The first choice was Sassoon Dock, but it did not work out. Now we have written to the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) for the Mahalaxmi race course,’’ said the MIAL spokesperson.
MIAL will be applying for a non-scheduled operators permit (NSOP), the licence needed to start aircraft charter services.
11/08/07 Manju V/Times of India

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Categories: General Aviation Aug 2007, New Aug 2007