When Air Deccan, the first low cost Indian airline entered the market, it forced the aviation industry to reshape itself. A bunch of new budget airlines joined the fray, and even established airlines had to start operating low-cost options. But, now, perhaps the aviation industry, or more specifically the industry of charter flights, might undergo major reshaping.
Air Car, a charter airline company has just launched its low cost charter flight. It's operating two brand new aircrafts, and they are cheaper than renting even a helicopter. While Single Engine Bell and Augusta series' helicopters are available at Rs 80,000 and Rs 90,000 per hour, and six and eight seater charter flights are available at Rs 3 to Rs 4 lakh per hour, Air Car is available for just Rs 35,000.
The flights belong to the Cirrus SR 20 and SR 22 series and have a seating capacity of four, including the captain. The aircraft can fly to any destination within a radius of 500 kms, up to an altitude of 17000 feet, at a speed of 290 km /hr. "We fly to all destinations where big air carriers don't operate. It helps people reach a destination at a low cost, especially during emergencies," said Bhimesh Issar, owner of Air Car.
Air Car currently operates from Mumbai and Delhi, and the two flights are stationed at both airports. There are, however, plans to expand the size of the fleet.
17/04/11 Bipin Kumar Singh/MiD DAY
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