Operator Questions: India

How many business aviation operators are there in India?

According to open data, there are 112 operators based in 39 cities: Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose), Delhi (Indira Gandhi), Hyderabad (Begumpet), George Everest Park Estate, Bhopal; Delhi (Indira Gandhi); Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj), Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi). The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.

What types of aircraft do operators have in India?

Local companies' fleets include the Bombardier, Global 5000, Agusta A109S, Beechcraft B200, Cessna 525A CJ2+, Cessna 560, Citation XL, and Dassault Falcon 2000LX. We select the specific aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.

Why look at the operator's AOC?

An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.