The IIT-Kanpur became the first institute in the country to provide air connectivity between two cities. The helicopter service between the institute and Lucknow was inaugurated on Thursday. The inaugural ceremony was held at the institute to launch the services of Pawan Hans helicopter.
The function was held at the runway of the flight club in the presence of IIT-K director Indranil Manna, Anil Srivastava, CMD, Pawan Hans and joint secretary, ministry of civil aviation, members of Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh, including its secretary general Anita Jha and IM Rohtagi, industralist Irshad Mirza, faculty members and students. The helicopter took off during the inaugural ceremony to mark the start of the service. From June 1, the services will be available initially to the people of IIT-K.
The authorities of Pawan Hans said that it is a matter of pride that Pawan Hans has taken the initiative to launch its helicopter services between IIT-Kanpur and Lucknow. IIT-K has been declared as the institute of national importance by the Union government. Pawan Hans, known as Asia's premier helicopter company, understand the importance of education and helicopters. This business model of Pawan Hans 'Pawan Hans-Connect IIT' will give a boost to knowledge sharing in today's faster mode of connectivity among other IITs and business schools with helicopters which will also give access to academicians, foreign faculties, professionals, MNCs and students to promote/share knowledge through a faster mode of travel.
The occasion for launching Pawan Hans services for IIT-K has created the right atmosphere for establishing a significant relationship between Pawan Hans and the institute. The event would also trigger series of steps towards establishing air/helicopter connectivity between other educational Institutes like IIMs and IITs in the country. This service will provide IITians & local business associates to travel across the locations efficiently and in a time-bound manner while keeping in mind the value of time and cost.
Students will get more corporate exposure from leaders in its class. Both the organization may take the leverage of technology in aviation. It may give more flexibility to academicians and professional with less travel time. The experience and expertise of Pawan Hans has been developing. The company's dedication in serving the nation and maintaining its position as undisputed leader with a fleet size of 53 helicopters is praiseworthy.
Srivastava said that the company is proud to be associated with the country's premier technical Institute and both the organizations stand to gain from this unique business initiative. He said that over a period of time, Pawan Hans has plans to expand its wings in the area of Seaplane services and to provide regional connectivity through small fixed wing aircraft operations, setting up helicopters training & safety institute and also develop Heliports/Helipads in the country. Pawan Hans has been playing pivotal role in providing air connectivity across the country by way of meeting the vital requirements of offshore operation, regular passenger services particularly in the remote and inaccessible areas of north east region, intra-city transportation and charter services to promote travel and tourism.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/IIT-Kanpurs-helicopter-service-to-Lucknow-begins/articleshow/20358825.cms
The function was held at the runway of the flight club in the presence of IIT-K director Indranil Manna, Anil Srivastava, CMD, Pawan Hans and joint secretary, ministry of civil aviation, members of Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh, including its secretary general Anita Jha and IM Rohtagi, industralist Irshad Mirza, faculty members and students. The helicopter took off during the inaugural ceremony to mark the start of the service. From June 1, the services will be available initially to the people of IIT-K.
The authorities of Pawan Hans said that it is a matter of pride that Pawan Hans has taken the initiative to launch its helicopter services between IIT-Kanpur and Lucknow. IIT-K has been declared as the institute of national importance by the Union government. Pawan Hans, known as Asia's premier helicopter company, understand the importance of education and helicopters. This business model of Pawan Hans 'Pawan Hans-Connect IIT' will give a boost to knowledge sharing in today's faster mode of connectivity among other IITs and business schools with helicopters which will also give access to academicians, foreign faculties, professionals, MNCs and students to promote/share knowledge through a faster mode of travel.
The occasion for launching Pawan Hans services for IIT-K has created the right atmosphere for establishing a significant relationship between Pawan Hans and the institute. The event would also trigger series of steps towards establishing air/helicopter connectivity between other educational Institutes like IIMs and IITs in the country. This service will provide IITians & local business associates to travel across the locations efficiently and in a time-bound manner while keeping in mind the value of time and cost.
Students will get more corporate exposure from leaders in its class. Both the organization may take the leverage of technology in aviation. It may give more flexibility to academicians and professional with less travel time. The experience and expertise of Pawan Hans has been developing. The company's dedication in serving the nation and maintaining its position as undisputed leader with a fleet size of 53 helicopters is praiseworthy.
Srivastava said that the company is proud to be associated with the country's premier technical Institute and both the organizations stand to gain from this unique business initiative. He said that over a period of time, Pawan Hans has plans to expand its wings in the area of Seaplane services and to provide regional connectivity through small fixed wing aircraft operations, setting up helicopters training & safety institute and also develop Heliports/Helipads in the country. Pawan Hans has been playing pivotal role in providing air connectivity across the country by way of meeting the vital requirements of offshore operation, regular passenger services particularly in the remote and inaccessible areas of north east region, intra-city transportation and charter services to promote travel and tourism.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/IIT-Kanpurs-helicopter-service-to-Lucknow-begins/articleshow/20358825.cms
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