Helicopter flight permissions will become simpler and quicker as the civil aviation ministry is set to introduce an online application system. A beta version of the application called ‘HeliSewa’ was unveiled at the Ficci helicopter summit earlier in the month and the system will be rolled out over the next few weeks.

       The initiative will help in creation of a database of helipads thus addressing a long-term industry demand and will also provide accurate information on helicopter traffic in the country. The initiative will be particularly useful for charter or private ...