Chipsan Aviation Pvt. Ltd.

Chipsan Aviation Pvt Ltd is a New Delhi based helicopter charter company and non-scheduled air operator. According to its website, it was founded as a partnership firm in 2010 and became a private limited company in 2012. It began as an aggregator of business jets and has since widened its scope.

History

• 2017: Air Operator Permit obtained after the acquisition of its first Bell 407.
• 2019: an H135 added to the fleet.
• 2020: a second Bell 407 added.
• 2022: the first two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters in India introduced on dry lease.

The company also says it operates two Airbus H130 helicopters and an Airbus H135 T2 on a wet lease basis, and manages an Airbus H145 D2.

Services

• Helicopter charter for private, corporate and business events.
• Non-scheduled air operator services.
• Aircraft management and aircraft sales.
• Heliport management and consultancy.
• Air charter aggregator and aviation consulting.

Fleet

The fleet menu on the website lists a Bell 407, Airbus H125 (two), Robinson R44 Cadet, Airbus H130, Airbus H135, Airbus H145 D3 (two), Airbus H160 and ACH160 types, a Bell 505 and a Beechcraft King Air B250, each with its Indian registration. Destinations promoted on the site include Bangalore, Kochi, Pune, Munnar, Coorg, Mangalore, Delhi, Raipur and Goa.

Maintenance and training

Chipsan says it runs its own Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. It also reports that it is working towards certification for a helicopter pilot training academy.

Company facts

• Founded 2010; private limited company since 2012.
• Head office in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.
• Office hours: all days, 9 AM to 6 PM.