Local Helicopter Maker to Lead Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Aircraft Production in Pakistan

A man, who had built an ultralight helicopter in his backyard along with his brother, will now lead a provincial project to build ultralight aircraft which will be used for tourism and rescue purposes.

Last year, Qazi Sajjad, a former air force employee from the Landi Arbab area of Peshawar, had gained fame after a video showing him build his helicopter from scavenged and repurposed parts became viral.

He has now been nominated by the provincial government as the research and development coordinator for local production of aircraft and helicopters.

Adviser to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister on Science and Information Technology (IT) Zia Bangash on Monday said that researchers, engineers, and scientists of the province will be facilitated in creating indigenous solutions.

The adviser disclosed this while addressing a meeting of local researchers.

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