The first helicopter service between Manipur's Churachandpur to Aizawl in Mizoram began today under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' helicopter service scheme.
10 passengers boarded the inaugural flight today while five other passengers boarded the return flight. The flight duration remains about 40 minutes.
The fare between Churanchandpur to Aizawl has been fixed at Rs 4500 while the fare btween Aizawl and Churanchandpur at Rs 6000.
The helicopter service is being operated by M/s Global Vectra Helicorp Limited (GVHL).
ALSO READ | Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer reviews preparations for upcoming MLA elections
ASLO READ | Assam Rifles seizes heroin worth Rs 4.82 crore in Champhai district, arrests smugglers