Heli Summit 2023 And UDAN 5.2:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated the Heli Summit 2023 and UDAN 5.2 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, focusing on regional connectivity through helicopters and small aircraft.
- Heli Summit 2023, jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans Ltd., and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), emphasizes regional connectivity through helicopters and small aircraft.
- UDAN 5.2 aims to achieve last-mile connectivity with small aircraft (Category 1A <9 seats and Category 1 <20 seats) in remote and regional areas.
- UDAN 5.2 increases the viability gap funding (VGF) and reduces fare caps to enhance accessibility.
- HeliSewa mobile application is launched to create an ecosystem between helicopter operators and district authorities for seamless operations.
