Sikkim: 26-seater chopper trial flight from Guwahati lands at Gangtok

GANGTOK: A 26-seater MI-712 double-engine helicopter of Skyone Airways landed at Burtuk Helipad, Gangtok on Friday morning from Guwahati.

The demonstration and trial flight of the chopper made in two hours was witnessed by Chief Minister P.S. Golay, ministers and officials.

Speaking to media, the Chief Minister shared the government will hold talks with the Itanagar-based company on various aspects followed by submission of proposals by the company to the State government before a discussion is taken on having the 26-seater chopper services for Sikkim.