The government of Andhra Pradesh has hired two new twin-engine helicopters as part of the enhanced security of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
One helicopter each will be stationed at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. The chief minister is currently using BELL
412 VT-MRV, dating back to 2010.
The government earlier approved the proposal of the Andhra Pradesh Aviation Corporation Limited (APACL) to procure two twin-engine helicopters on rental basis to meet the flying commitments of the Chief Minister and other VVIPs.