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IRCTC and Pawan Hans Partner to Boost Heli-Tourism Across India

Newsmantra — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:02:20 +0000

NEW DELHI. In a strategic move to boost regional connectivity and helicopter tourism, Pawan Hans Limited and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 13, 2026, at the IRCTC Corporate Office in Delhi. The agreement, signed in the presence of Pawan Hans CMD Sh. Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, IRCTC CMD Sh. Sanjay Kumar Jain, and IRCTC Director of Tourism and Marketing Sh. Rahul Himalian, aims to integrate Pawan Hans’ premier helicopter services with IRCTC’s robust digital booking platform and extensive e-ticketing network. Under this collaboration, helicopter services operated under the government’s regional connectivity scheme, RCS UDAN, will become easily accessible to travelers directly through IRCTC’s website and mobile applications. By combining Pawan Hans’ aviation expertise with IRCTC’s established digital ecosystem, the partnership is designed to deliver a seamless user experience featuring simplified booking, smoother refund processing, and enhanced customer convenience, directly supporting the Government of India’s vision for regional tourism development.

Pawan Hans CMD Sunil Kumar Nagdawne Calls on Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha to Discuss Growth and Strategic Vision

Newsmantra — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:28:47 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, the newly appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Pawan Hans Limited, called on Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, to hold wide-ranging strategic discussions alongside senior ministry officials, including Joint Secretary Shri Asangba Chuba Ao and Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser Shri Padam Lal Negi. During the meeting, the ministry leadership strongly reaffirmed its support for the premier helicopter services provider, expressing full confidence in Pawan Hans’ pivotal role in expanding national connectivity, expanding helicopter operations, and delivering vital aviation services across remote and key regions of the country. Shri Nagdawne conveyed his firm commitment to collaborating closely with all key stakeholders to strengthen the public sector enterprise and contribute meaningfully to the overarching national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, while the ministry assured its continued guidance and administrative backing to drive the organization’s ongoing transformation, safety standards, and operational growth initiatives.

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Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne Assumes Charge as CMD of Pawan Hans Limited

Newsmantra — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:33:24 +0000

NEW DELHI. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), India’s premier helicopter services company and a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, today announced that Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne has assumed charge as its CMD with effect from 3 July 2026. Shri Nagdawne brings with him over three decades of distinguished leadership experience spanning aviation, energy, infrastructure management, operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining Pawan Hans, he served as General Manager (Aviation), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), where he led critical aviation fuel operations, airport infrastructure initiatives and strategic business development activities supporting both civil and defence aviation sectors.

Ministry of Civil Aviation Constitutes New “Helicopter Cell” to Drive Sectoral Growth

Newsmantra — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:53:02 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved the formation of a specialized “Helicopter Cell” through an official order dated March 18, 2026. Chaired by the Joint Secretary of the Domestic Transport Division, the cell includes key members from the AAI, BCAS, Pawan Hans, and the Rotary Wing Society of India. This dedicated body is tasked with identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks, facilitating stakeholder coordination, and suggesting policy reforms to modernize the vertical flight industry. By addressing emerging challenges and streamlining regulations, the initiative aims to foster sustainable growth and enhance the ease of doing business within India’s aviation sector. This strategic move marks a significant step toward making helicopter operations a more integral part of the national transport framework.

NEWS MANTRA UPDATES DECEMBER- 19- 2024

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:18:58 +0000

1 NEW DELHI . NHPC in talks with Bhutan govt for hydro power JV; Financial Express

2 . NEW DELHI . Powergrid board gives nod to raise Rs 4,250 crore via bonds; The Hindu

3 . NEW DELHI. Get ready to pay up to Rs 1 crore fine for hoax flight bomb calls; ET

4 . NEW DELHI .The government has earmarked 25 airports for leasing by 2025. ET NOw

5 . NEW DELHI. The airports have not been privatized but leased out for 50 years. “AAI remains the owner of airport land throughout the lease period and land and other assets would come back to AAI after the expiry of the lease period: MOS CA in Lok Sabha : ET NOW

6 . NEW DELHI. Pawan Hans secures 10-year contract for helicopter services to ONGC; ET

7 . NEW DELHI. India set for 12-fold increase in energy storage capacity to 60 GW by FY32: SBI Report – Mint

8 . NEW DELHI .The Indian aviation sector has achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with more than 5 lakh domestic passengers taking to the skies on a single day. Times Now

9 . NEW DELHI . SECI defends transfer of 2,333 mw power project from Azure to Adani; ET

10. NEW DELHI . Pawan Hans Secures Rs 2,000 Crore Deal To Supply HAL-Made Dhruv NG Helicopters For ONGC’s Offshore Operations; Swarajya

11 . NEW DELHI . The assessment of worth of an employee must be left to the bonafide decision of the employer”; Only employer can decide worth, suitability of employee: J&K and Ladakh HC. HR Katha

12 . NEW DELHI . Indi -Go and Air India Group oppose plan for reduced night flying time for pilots. The Hindu

13 . MUMBAI. NHAI gave ‘undue benefit’ of Rs 203 crore to developers of 4 highway projects in Maharashtra, finds CAG; Times of India

14 .TEHRI. SJVN’s 412 MW Rampur Hydro Power Station has achieved its design energy target of 1878.08 million units for the financial year 2024-25 on 18th December 2024.

15 . NEW DELHI . PSBs step up hiring; SBI announces mega recruitment drive for 13,735 clerks; Business Line

16 .NEW DELHI . Oil India appointed Abhijit Majumder, Director (Finance) as the Chief Financial Officer of the company, with effect from December 18. Financial Express

17 . NEW DELHI . The PESB has recommended the name of Sanjiv Kumar Singh for the post of CMD of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) .