Mallya in talks with HAL, Eurocopter to buy choppers

Mumbai: The UB Group is in talks with state-owned aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics and European manufacturer Eurocopter to buy helicopters for
launching a city-to-airport charter service across India.
"We are evaluating HAL's advanced light helicopter 'Dhruv' and Eurocopter. We are analysing the parameters and thinking how to make this possible," Vijay Mallya, chairman of UB Group, told PTI.
Mallya said he planned to connect city-centres with airports, thereby reducing travel time. The service would be available only for airline passengers.The group has not yet decided on the fleet size for the new service. "That all depends on whether its viable. The studies are on and we will be deciding soon," he said.
28/05/06 Business Standard

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