Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Karnataka to Rent Helicopters for VIP Travel
The Karnataka government wants to rent helicopters and special aircraft instead of buying them.
This is so that important leaders can travel quickly and safely during emergencies.
They had a meeting and decided to hire these services on an hourly basis.
They asked a company called HAL to provide the helicopters, but HAL said it would take time.
So, HAL recommended another company.
Many companies are interested in providing these services.
Karnataka government decides to rent helicopters and aircraft for VIP emergency travel.
Decision made by a committee led by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Tender floated, with multiple agencies showing interest.
HAL recommended another company due to time constraints.
Government opts for hourly rental instead of purchasing aircraft.
- Who
- Karnataka government, led by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- What
- Decision to rent helicopters and aircraft for VIP emergency travel
- When
- Decision made after a meeting on Tuesday
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- For quick and safe movement of top leadership during emergencies
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Decision Maker
- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- Committee Members
- KJ George, MB Patil, Satish Jarakiholi, Byrathi Suresh
- Service Type
- Rental helicopters and aircraft
- Procurement Method
- Hourly rental basis
- HAL's Role
- Recommended another company due to time constraints
- Tender Status
- Floated, with multiple agencies showing interest