Sharma also said after the 'Delhi Darshan' chopper

rides in the national capital, the company will also be launching a similar service in Mumbai.

Asked about the status of the agreement it had inked some years back with the state tourism body MTDC, he said it was suspended by them but now they want to resume it.

"I expect it to happen shortly," he said.

Last Thursday, national chopper operator announced 'Delhi Darshan' chopper rides from next month with a 10-minute sortie costing Rs 2,499 per person.

Besides, the state-owned aviation firm will also offer a 20-minute helicopter ride for Rs 4,999.

Sharma said he also has plans for a helicopter taxi like facility in Mumbai so that different parts of the city can be connected to airport.

The Delhi Darshan ride was inaugurated at its first heliport at Rohini in north Delhi and the commercial service will begin from April 1.

Built at a cost of Rs 100 crore for flying in and out of Delhi to nearby areas in choppers, the Rohini heliport is spread over 25 acres and consists of a terminal building that can house 150 passengers, four hangars with parking capacity for 16 helicopters and nine parking bays.

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