The last two slots for companies providing helicopter services on the Kedarnath route were awarded to Heritage and Kestrel Aviation. Both the companies have started providing their services from Monday, though according to an official from Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is yet to conduct an inspection of their helipads and choppers.
Surendra Singh Panwar, appointed nodal officer by Rudraprayag district administration said, “Two more aviation companies started providing helicopter services from Monday afternoon. DGCA is yet to conduct their inspection which is likely to be conducted on Wednesday. All nine companies have stated full online booking till May 31 as of now.”
