Haryana initiates major upgrade of state aircraft operations and safety systems

Technical bids for the project are scheduled to be opened on February 10, following the submission deadline of February 9.

Currently, the Haryana government operates a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft used for official travel, emergency response, administrative duties and governance-related mobility. The fleet includes a Beechcraft King Air B200 GT Fusion fixed-wing aircraft (registration VT-HCA), an EC145 C2 helicopter (VT-HRY) and a more advanced H145 D3 helicopter (VT-HYR).

An officer said that “as aircraft technology evolves and regulatory oversight becomes more rigorous, there is a growing need to continuously update operational manuals, safety documentation and compliance procedures. These documents form the backbone of aviation safety, defining how aircraft are flown, maintained, secured and managed during routine and emergency operations”.

“Modern aircraft require equally modern systems of documentation, risk management and regulatory compliance. This initiative is aimed at future-proofing Haryana’s aviation operations,” another senior officer from the department said.

“By strengthening its aviation foundation now, the state aims to ensure smoother operations, higher safety standards and readiness for future technological and operational advancements in civil aviation,” he added.

Once finalised, the project is expected to mark a significant milestone in the professionalisation of Haryana’s civil aviation operations, the officer said.