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Aerosystem and Aerospares sells new Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft in India, and supplies the parts to keep them flying. The company is based in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.

Aircraft

• Cessna Skyhawk: the classic trainer, built for flight schools and private pilots.
• Cessna Skylane and Turbo Skylane: more power and range, good on short runways.
• Cessna Turbo Stationair HD: a six-seat workhorse with a useful load of up to 736 kg.
• Beechcraft Bonanza G36: a fast single for personal or business travel over long distances.
• Beechcraft Baron G58: a twin-engine aircraft for serious travel.

Parts and support

Aerospares, the parts side of the business, supplies genuine parts for Cessna and Beechcraft pistons across India. The team also works with flying schools and clubs on choosing, buying and running training aircraft.

Who runs it

The company was founded by Lalit Manilal. His son, Captain Tarun Manilal, has run it since 2007. He has flown since 1971 and holds US and Indian airline transport pilot licences. He flew Citation jets as an executive pilot, then the Airbus A310 and Boeing 747 as a Senior Captain at Air India, where he also served as General Manager of Mumbai airport, Deputy Director of Operations and Director of Air Safety.

Who it helps

Flying schools buying their first or next trainer, private owners moving up to a Bonanza or Baron, and operators who need genuine Cessna and Beechcraft parts in India.