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Deccan Aviation launches helicopter charter service

• BANGALORE: Private sector company Deccan Aviation on Monday announced the launch of helicopter charter service from BIA (Bangaluru International Airport) to select locations in the city, a Deccan Aviation release stated. The fare for these helicopter charters are in the range of Rs 4,800-5,800 per person (per trip).
USOF meet on July 2 to chart roadmap for more towers

• NEW DELHI: Department of telecom (DoT) has called a meeting on July 2 to start the process for phase II of shared mobile infrastructure network in rural areas which would to attract more players to these untapped markets. Universal Service Organisation Fund (USO) has already launched the initiative to provide subsidy support for setting up and managing 7,871 infrastructure towers.
Kinetic to start component supply for Nano in 2 mths

• MUMBAI: Kinetic Engineering on Monday said it will start supplying component for Tata Motors' small car project within the next two months. "We will begin supplying component to Tata Motors' small car project within two months from now," said Kinetic Engineering chairman Arun Firodia.
No need of subsidies for wind energy firms: Tulsi Tanti

• BANGALORE: The billionaire chairman of Suzlon Energy Tulsi Tanti has said wind energy firms do not require subsidies, as the prices of fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal are becoming more expensive. Quoting Tanti, German business weekly WirtschaftsWoche said that wind energy does not need subsidies as the fossil fuels are turning more costly.
Zenith Software to tie up with Norway-based SOC

• BANGALORE: Zenith Software Ltd (ZSL) based in Banglore, announced its plans to foray into the Scandinavian market through partnership with Norway-based Software Offshoring Consulting on Monday. Software Offshoring Consulting (SOC) is part of the Norwegian Data-Invest Group, according to a statement released by ZSL.
Satra Properties to develop Rs 120-cr project in Dubai

• MUMBAI: Real estate developer Satra Properties on Monday said it will develop about Rs 120-crore commercial complex in Dubai for which it has purchased property worth Rs 29.7 crore.