Shimoga, June 15 (PTI) Shimoga is likely to be the new destination for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which is planning to establish a new helicopter manufacturing unit in the state.
A three-member team of the Bangalore-headquartered HAL visited the district and held discussions with the Deputy Commissioner, official sources said.
According to the sources, the district administration is looking at two places around the city, one at Devakathi Koppa and another near Sogane where a new airport is coming up for the proposed project.
The team after verifying the infrastructure facilities at the locations would submit a report to the district administration for its consideration, they said.