Tehran, YJC. CEO of the Iranian Helicopter Company (IHC) has in a statement announced the company’s readiness to launch air taxi missions in various parts of the country.
Seyed
Mahmoud Azin speaking on Sunday said that with the coordination of institutions
and related organizations, some 30 helicopters are to be placed in various
parts of the country to facilitate air travel and bring passengers to their
destination in one-hour flights.
He emphasized
that these helicopters could be made use of in all search and rescue fields and
added "they can also be used in exploration and exploitation projects of oil
and mineral resources, tourism, rescue of the injured, as well as geophysical
operations, filming and photography tours.”
Azin
further provided comments on the capacities of Iran’s fleet of helicopters and
said, "IHC has a huge capacity for numerous helicopter operations. It can
easily cover any offshore platforms, mining, industrial, oil and construction
projects across the country.”
Azin
also pointed to the company’s capability in repair and maintenance of
helicopters and said, "these services are provided for the IHC helicopter fleet
at a base in Shiraz. Besides its own helicopters, the company will also provide
overhaul for other companies’ fleets.”
Iranian
Helicopter Company (IHC)will provide aerial services to applicants in cooperation
with the I.R.I.Civil Aviation Organization and the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO). It owns over 30 helicoptersof different classes
including Lama,AlouetteIII, Bell 212 and 205, and EcureuilB2
and B3 Puma.