Global Vectra to start shuttle services in Mumbai, B'lore & Kolkata

Mumbai: Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd (GVHL), a provider of offshore helicopter services to India’s oil and gas sector, intends to venture into helicopter shuttle services between airports and cities to ferry commuters wishing to avoid choked roads.
A source said that the company has plans to start the full-fledged services from the airports of Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore and Kolkata by the end of current fiscal. It will start the test ferry service from Kolkata airport in the next quarter. The fare is likely to vary from Rs 4,000-5,000 per trip according to the distance.
Global Vectra Helicorp has purchased two Bell 412 helicopters for $15 million and has submitted papers to the government to obtain necessary clearance to start the service. The company will either build its own helipad in the cities or will use the existing private helipads on a rental basis. It is also discussing leasing of helicopters with various companies that include US-based Bell Helicopter Textron.
When contacted, Global Vectra Helicorp CEO David Hayler told ET, “We have plans to start shuttle services from airports to cities but everything is at a nascent stage. Our internal team is working on it and once things get finalised, company will able to share further information.”
22/07/08 Mithun Roy/Economic Times

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jul 2008, New Jul 2008