Raipur: The constant snag developed in the state chopper had forced Chhattisgarh government to plan purchasing a new helicopter for the official use in the state.
The state-owned chopper Augusta had been grounded following technical snag developed in air with important personalities on board. The helicopter had developed problems twice in last one month. As the snag came to the notice of the pilot, he immediately returned to Raipur and safely landed.
"Following the frequent snag developed in the chopper, the department of aviation (of the Chhattisgarh government) is working on a proposal to purchase a new helicopter for the state," a senior official in the department said.
The plan is only on the initial stage and will be finalised in the first week of January 2014, the official added.
The chopper was purchased from the Italian company for Rs 26 crore in December 2007.
30/12/13 Business Standard
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The state-owned chopper Augusta had been grounded following technical snag developed in air with important personalities on board. The helicopter had developed problems twice in last one month. As the snag came to the notice of the pilot, he immediately returned to Raipur and safely landed.
"Following the frequent snag developed in the chopper, the department of aviation (of the Chhattisgarh government) is working on a proposal to purchase a new helicopter for the state," a senior official in the department said.
The plan is only on the initial stage and will be finalised in the first week of January 2014, the official added.
The chopper was purchased from the Italian company for Rs 26 crore in December 2007.
30/12/13 Business Standard
