Pawan Hans is giving the chopper service here since August 14 .
The availability of tickets in the sectors of Kolasib and Hnahthial has become a problem as the chopper is increasingly popular in these far-flung areas of Mizoram.
The Pawan Hans operated Mizoram helicopter service runs smoothly since its launch.
There has been just one cancellation of service.
Among the district headquarters, Mamit is the only one where there is no chopper service as there is no helipad in the district.
DoNER is funding for the construction of helipads in various parts of Mizoram.
Thenzawl, Saitual, Champhai and Mamit will soon enjoy the chopper service from November as the constructions of helipads are underway.
As mentioned earlier, the helicopter service is available in nine different places of Mizoram from its main centre Aizawl.
Wet leasing of the helicopter for one year is Rs.1308 lakhs, of which 25% (Rs.327 lakhs) will be given by Mizoram government, and the rest 75% (Rs.981 lakhs) is to be given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India.
The helicopter service, although it has the capacity of 11 passengers, allows to carry only 6 passengers at a time, since Mizoram is located at a very high altitude from the sea level.
One ticket costs Rs.50 per minute.
As of now, 9 routes have been arranged for the service, with Aizawl Thuampui Helipad being the "Main Operational Hub', from where it will render service to Saiha (50 minutes), Lawngtlai (50), Champhai (25), Khawzawl (20), Lunglei (30), Kamlanagar (45), Hnahthial (30), Serchhip (17) and Kolasib (15) .