Indian business aircraft operators form industry body

22 Oct 2011

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Business aircraft operators in India have announced the setting up of a unified body for the industry with formation of the Business Aircraft Operators' Association (BAOA).The association will provide a platform to encourage close cooperation amongst the various stake holders of the industry.

The association headed by an executive board, includes 39 members who represent a majority 65% of the total fleet in general aviation in India today.

Introducing BAOA and its executive members, Rohit Kapur, president, BAOA, said ''The business aviation industry is growing at an encouraging rate and India is all set to be the third largest aviation market by 2020. Considering the immense potential India has with more than 1000 aircrafts to be added over the next ten years, there is an imminent need of a body that would aim to bring the fraternity into close cooperation for overall industry growth and mutual benefits. BAOA will act as a catalyst to unify the cornerstones of this growth and overcome the existing challenges the business aviation sector faces today.''

Business aviation provides access to areas with little or no airline service, reach to multiple destinations, and act as a revenue and employment generator for the economy. Industries like mining, oil & gas depend highly on business aviation for taking their employees and executives to destinations out of reach for commercial aviation in the quickest possible times.

The industry however is fighting infrastructure and policy framework concerns. BAOA looks to seek support and cooperation from various ministries and state bodies to foster the highest degree of operational efficiency, safety and define standards for the industry.

''The pace of growth in business aviation has outgrown the infrastructure available for the industry. We will be seeking support and cooperation from the regulatory bodies to develop adequate infrastructure and facilities for business aviation and further help on policies, regulations, and custom duties amongst other matters. We aim to create a favourable environment for business aviation in India,'' adds Kapur.

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