India, May 27 -- Maharashtra's first dedicated heliport will soon come up at Hadapsar Gliding Centre in Pune, marking a significant step in boosting regional air connectivity and aviation infrastructure in the state. Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Monday announced that the 230-acre land currently used by the Gliding Centre will be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the project.

"This is a step towards strengthening regional air connectivity in Maharashtra. The plan to set up a dedicated heliport at the Hadapsar Gliding Centre is still at an early stage, but we are committed to making it happen. The AAI will soon take over the land and detailed planning and design will follow," Mohol sa...