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The civil aviation ministry is expected to soon come out with the next phase of its flagship regional air connectivity scheme UDAN 5.1 to award routes in the northeast and hilly regions that will be serviced exclusively via choppers...
The scheme will promote connectivity through the utilisation of both single and double engine choppers..
The quantum of VGF (viability gap funding), the number of routes and helipads in the scheme are being finalised, officials said.. Indias first commercial flight powered by indigenous fuel flies successfully..
To enhance regional air connectivity, the scheme provides VGF to operators that have been selected via a bidding process to operate flights on under-served or unserved routes...
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