Dec 10, 2016 3:08 pm (IST)

CBI TO COURT: It was decided in 1999 that new choppers are needed to ferry VVIPs. The Indian Air Force was supposed to procure these. The proposal had the approval of the Defence Minister. Eleven companies replied to the tender, were narrowed down to four. In 2002, it was decided that the flying capacity of the choppers should be at least 6000m to access areas like Leh and Ladakh. This ruled out AgustaWestland.