Aerospace Diary

Mehair flies its Cessna 208 in the Andaman Islands and recently started services in Mumbai and nearby cities in the state of Maharashtra. (Photo: Mehair) Neelam Mathews Nov 14, 2014 In an effort to encourage regional airline connectivity, a new aviation policy in India set for release in January will no longer distinguish commercial airlines from charter services operating under Non Scheduled Operators Permits ( NSOP s). According to the new guidelines,   NSOP   operators will have the option to convert themselves into Scheduled Commuter Airlines ( SCA ), allowing them access to tax exemptions enjoyed by the country’s commercial airlines. Those that do not opt for   SCA   status will now fly under the category called Air Charter Operators. Already, state governments have sought to benefit from the policy. While Madhya Pradesh in central India became the first to appoint an operator for air-taxi services three years ago, the western state of Gujarat recent...

AVIATION Operator keen to trial new service By Neelam Mathews   /  November 10, 2014 Splash landing. Goa to have seaplane connections Seaplane flights from Goa International Airport to Mandovi River will launch by the end of December to tap the ongoing tourist season.  Splash landing. Goa to have seaplane connections Mehair is expected to start Goa services by December 22. Bookings can be made on hummingbird.com  Trials will be held soon. They will be operated by Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt. Ltd. (Mehair), which was recently awarded a contract by the Gujarat government to start intra-regional air services in the western state of India.  Mehair is expected to start Goa services by December 22. Bookings can be made on hummingbird.com  The company already runs a similar service in the Andamans and in the state of Maharashtra, and has no issue with airstrips in India.  “The main challenge is to get the market to try out the se...