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Madhya Pradesh To Get Airbus ACH 160 Helicopter In November

Madhya Pradesh will receive a new helicopter, but a helipad near CM House is still needed.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 11 August 2026 at 02:00 am
Madhya Pradesh To Get Airbus ACH 160 Helicopter In November

Madhya Pradesh is set to receive a modern Airbus ACH 160 helicopter from France in November. The state government has decided to have a helipad near CM House and Mantralaya to prevent public inconvenience caused by traffic jams during the CM's convoy movement.

However, the search for a suitable piece of land for the helipad construction is still ongoing. The aviation department has been searching for land for around two years, but none of the surveyed sites have been found fit.

The helicopter will be parked at the state hangar at Raja Bhoj Airport until a suitable location for the helipad is found. Two pilots, Adarsh Rai and Sanjay Shrivastava, will travel to France on August 22 for training to learn how to fly the modern ACH 160 helicopter.

The cost of the ACH 160 helicopter is approximately Rs 1,200 crore. The state currently has one chopper, the EC 155 B1, which is 15 years old. The average useful life of a chopper is 20 years.

The aviation department has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of an agency to facilitate the induction and on-site technical acceptance of the ACH 160 helicopter. The selected agency will assist in document-related works, obtaining necessary permissions, and checking the flight systems and performance of the chopper.

The new helicopter is expected to improve the state's aviation capabilities. The state government's decision to have a helipad near CM House and Mantralaya is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving the overall efficiency of the CM's movement.

The arrival of the new helicopter is a significant development for the state's aviation sector. The state government's efforts to modernize its aviation capabilities are expected to have a positive impact on the state's overall development.

In conclusion, the arrival of the Airbus ACH 160 helicopter in November is a significant milestone for Madhya Pradesh. The state government's efforts to find a suitable location for the helipad and modernize its aviation capabilities are expected to improve the state's overall development and reduce traffic congestion.

The new helicopter will be a valuable addition to the state's aviation sector, and its arrival is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and development. The state government's decision to invest in modern aviation technology is a step in the right direction, and it is expected to yield positive results in the long run.

The search for a suitable location for the helipad is ongoing, and it is expected to be completed soon. The state government is committed to finding a solution that will meet the needs of the CM and the state's aviation sector.

In the meantime, the two pilots who will be flying the new helicopter are undergoing training in France. They will bring the helicopter to the state in November, and it will be a significant addition to the state's aviation capabilities.

The cost of the helicopter is approximately Rs 1,200 crore, which is a significant investment for the state. However, it is expected to be a valuable addition to the state's aviation sector, and it will improve the state's overall development and reduce traffic congestion.

The state government's efforts to modernize its aviation capabilities are expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and development. The arrival of the new helicopter is a significant milestone for Madhya Pradesh, and it is expected to improve the state's overall development and reduce traffic congestion.

The new helicopter will be a valuable addition to the state's aviation sector, and its arrival is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and development. The state government's decision to invest in modern aviation technology is a step in the right direction, and it is expected to yield positive results in the long run.

Frequently asked questions

When will Madhya Pradesh receive the new helicopter?

Madhya Pradesh will receive the new helicopter in November.

What is the cost of the new helicopter?

The cost of the new helicopter is approximately Rs 1,200 crore.

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