Aviation

Fly Blade to operate helicopters to beat infamous Bengaluru traffic; here’s the price per ticket

It will start running a helicopter service between Bengaluru International Airport and HAL starting on October 10 on weekdays

Senior corporate representatives predict that urban air mobility operator Fly Blade India P. Ltd. would buy an H125 helicopter from Airbus in October or November. Added that the business would start running a helicopter service between Bengaluru International Airport and HAL starting on October 10 on weekdays at a cost of Rs 3,250 per seat.

After that, the company will add more services to Whitefield and Electronic City. Five to six people can sit inside the helicopters. According to the managing director, Amit Dutta, the first helicopter should arrive in October or November.

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The H125, formerly known as the AS350 B3e, outperforms all other single-engine helicopters in terms of performance, adaptability, low acquisition costs, and low maintenance costs while excelling in extremely high- and hot-temperature conditions. It belongs to the Ecureuil family of Airbus, which has flown about 36 million hours globally.

The company has collaborated with Airbus and Eve Air Mobility to expand its short-haul air mobility services in India. Between Mumbai, Pune, and Shirdi in Maharashtra, the airline began operating its inaugural flights. Later, it added scheduled by-the-seat helicopter trips to Goa and Karnataka, as well as bed-to-bed air medevac service to Coorg, Hampi, and Kabini.

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When asked about the proposed helicopter service between Bengaluru International Airport and HAL Airport, he noted that the majority of the airport’s 40 million yearly visitors take cabs, which cost roughly Rs 2,000. There will be a significant revenue potential if only a tiny portion of the taxi traffic is converted to a helicopter service.

Dutta said The trip to Bengaluru International Airport takes roughly two hours. On the other hand, one can use our helicopter to get to the airport in 12 minutes for Rs 3,250.

On the company’s flights, the occupancy rate is roughly 75%. In addition to expanding its network and offering its services in 10 states, he adds that the company plans to lease roughly 50 crafts over the next 24 months.

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COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines

In a move to strengthen its fleet and boost regional service, Hainan Airlines Holding Co. announced plans to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 jets from China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC). As reported by Bloomberg.
The total deal, valued at up to $1.52 billion, highlights Hainan Airlines’ commitment to expanding its domestic reach with locally manufactured aircraft. The low-cost carrier Urumqi Air, part of Hainan’s group, will operate these jets under the deal, which outlines the delivery of aircraft in batches starting in 2025 and concluding by 2032.
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The ARJ21-700, China’s first independently developed regional jet, is designed for short- to medium-haul routes, making it a strategic fit for Urumqi Air’s service network. This regional jet features a seating configuration of 78 to 97 passengers, comac c919 price along with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers—ideal for connecting smaller cities across China.
With this acquisition, Urumqi Air aims to further bolster regional connectivity, meeting the growing demand for efficient, economical travel options.In line with COMAC’s established naming conventions seen with the C919 narrowbody and the upcoming C929 widebody aircraft, the ARJ21-700’s designation emphasizes COMAC’s expanding product lineup.
Notably, in mid-October 2024, this updated jet model name was spotted on aircraft at Shanghai Pudong Airport, stirring anticipation about COMAC’s future plans.