About 90% Of Choppers In India Are Currently Deployed For Use During Elections

As the Lok Sabha election campaign concludes, helicopter operators have earned up to 50% more than last season. Election season drives up demand, causing charter rates to soar by 50%. Single-engine helicopters like the BEL 407 now cost Rs 1.3-1.5 lakh per hour, while twin/multi -engine models such as the Augusta AW109 and H145 Airbus reach Rs 2.3-3 lakh per hour.  Business Today's Karishma Asoodani  speaks with Rohit Mathur, CEO of Heritage Aviation Pvt Ltd, for more insights.