The Civil Helicopter fleet in India
has recorded unprecedented growth from mere 185 during
2007-08 to 290 in 2008-2009 despite challenges in
operating and fiscal bottlenecks. The rapid growth
of the civil helicopter fleet has created a crying
need for training facilities for both pilots and Engineers.
There is a need for efficient weather reporting system,
tracking and communication facilities. There is also
a need for Public Use heliports with basic infrastructure.
On the Day 2 of the Seminar, there will be paper presentations
& discussions on the Prospects & Challenges in Commercial
Usage of civil helicopters in India by various stakeholders.
At the Inaugural Session of the Seminar on 20 March,
besides keynote addresses, we propose to honour the
civil rotary wing aviation professionals for their
contribution to the Industry. When
the Technical Sessions are in Progress in the Auditorium,
sponsors of the Seminars will be given opportunity
to present their Products & Services (including new
helicopters, systems and devices for enhancing ops
effectiveness) to the key functionaries of major users,
corporate and present & potential helicopter operators
at the Conference Room.