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Deccan to flag off air taxi operations in Mumbai
8 Nov 2008
BANGALORE: Deccan Aviation’s Sky limo, the first of its kind air taxi service in India, will soon be operational from Mumbai. “We want to start the Sky limo service from Nariman Point in Mumbai to the city’s airport, a distance which takes about 2 hours by road during the peak hours,” said Deccan Aviation’s chairman Captain GR Gopinath.
Launched in Bangalore on July 2008, the helicopter service operates between Bangalore international airport and selected hot-spots in the city such as the electronics city, the palace grounds and the old HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics) airport. The company also plans to start its shuttle service from Bangalore’s UB city from the next week.
“Apart from this, many other spots of landing are available on request within the city,” said Mr Gopinath.
In Bangalore, the helicopter service is mainly availed by high-profile passengers, especially corporate honchos and ministers, who are hard-pressed for time and want to avoid the infamous traffic snarls of the city.
For its Sky limo service, the company has two helicopters in Bangalore and charges Rs 5,000 one-way flight per person to the new airport. Currently, the Sky limo service is available only during the day time but very soon it will be available at night too.
“The helipad at the UB city will be a night landing facility,” said Mr Gopinath. Deccan Aviation also plans to operate the Sky limo service in Hyderabad. “I went and met the Chief Minister and our company has already done a survey at Hyderabad,” added Mr Gopinath.
Besides helicopters, rising demand for private jets is also prompting many industrial groups to invest in the business. “We want the number of private jets to increase,” he said. Deccan Aviation provides operational and maintenance services for private jets. It also gives out private jets for charters when not in use by the owner.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
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About Air Deccan
AIR DECCAN, India�s first low cost carrier is a business unit of Deccan Aviation Private Limited, India's largest private heli-charter company. Formed in 1995, Deccan Aviation Private Limited has carved a niche for itself in the Indian aviation scene with its reputation for providing speedy and reliable heli-services for company charters, tourism, medical evacuation, off-shore logistics and a host of other services.
Captain G R Gopinath, the Managing Director is a graduate of the prestigious National Defence Academy and has served the Indian Army. A recipient of the prestigious ROLEX Award for Ecological site farming and the WIPRO PRSI Award, he is the driving force behind the organization.
Captain KJ Samuel is the Executive Director and, along with Capt Gopinath, is a founder Director. An experienced Army Aviation pilot, he is a Presidential Gallantry Award winner and still actively flies for the parent company.
Mr S N Ladhani, Chairman of the Ladhani Group of Companies (India's largest Coke Bottler) is on the Board of Directors. Another illustrious member of the Board of Directors is Mr Vijay Amritraj, India's best known Tennis star.
Air Deccan has 48 seater ATR-42�s in operation in its fleet. In India, this aircraft has already proven to be a highly successful one, both for its efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is presently being used by both, Indian Airlines and Jet Airways.
Air Deccan also has Airbus A-320 - 180 seater aircraft. These new generation fly-by-wire aircraft, with plush leather seats and drop down televisions have brought about low-fare inter-metro connectivity, bringing various destinations on the airline�s air map. These aircraft provide in-flight entertainment for the passengers � a first for any domestic airline in India.
The airline has recently acquired ATR 72 � 500 aircraft. These are 72 seater aircraft with superior engine power and improved interiors for a very comfortable flying experience. The aircraft is very reliable with highly improved productability.
Air Deccan has adopted a 'lean-and-mean' approach to staffing and aims at maintaining a low aircraft-to-employee ratio. We have some of the most experienced administrators, aircrew and engineers on our rolls. A good work culture coupled with a skilled workforce is the backbone of the company.
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