Heli Taxi services launched in Kerala

Kochi: Cochin International Airport ltd (CIAL), the airport company, today launched a Heli Taxi service which can be utilised for transporting pilgrims and tourists to various destinations.
CIAL Managing Director Dr C.G. Krishnadas Nair and director M. A. Yusuff Ali flaged off the first flight here this morning.
The HeliTaxi belongs to Bangalore Bharath Airways Private Limited, and has over 20 years of experience in Helicopter operation.
It has also obtained permission from Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which manages the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa, for operating this service to Nilakkal (Foothills of Sabarimala) with an intention to carry pilgrims and to Saramkuttiyal (near Sannidhanam) for emergency purposes like causality evacuation and movement connected with security requirements.
The Helicopter, American made Bell-407, can carry 5 passengers and two Pilots. The expected flying time from Cochin to Nilakkal is 30 minutes.
09/10/10 PTI/The Hindu

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