AMARAVATI: To improve Heli tourism in the State, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department signed a MoU with New Delhi-based Mak Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd.
As part of the agreement, services will be started in Tirupati, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam shortly.
Helicopter services include joy rides, packages, Heli-taxi services, packaging with wedding plans in Tirupati and aerial reconnaissance and disaster management.
In the initial stage, the helicopters shall be six-seaters (Bell 206 L4 / Bell 407). Gradually, the number of seats will be increased realising the full potential of Heli-tourism and air-connectivity in the State.
The tourism department has assured to provide all infrastructure support to Mak Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd to carry out the operations. Infrastructure support includes the necessary helipads in the areas of operation, passenger holding area, control room and security/screening facility.
The tourism department has assured to provide all infrastructure support to Mak Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd to carry out the operations. Infrastructure support includes the necessary helipads in the areas of operation, passenger holding area, control room and security/screening facility.
Mak Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd will be responsible for ticketing, promotion and executing all commercial operations with the support of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department.
“The MoU will help in boosting tourism services in the State. We shall extend our full support to ensure smooth implementation of this initiative. Heli-tourism will provide a good opportunity for locals and tourists to explore weekend getaways in a convenient manner,”.
courtesy: http://www.newindianexpress.com
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