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| Founded | 4 December 1997 [1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2004 | ||||||
| AOC # | 09/2004 [2] | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 6 [2] | ||||||
| Key people | Rajesh Bhatia (Director) [1] | ||||||
| Website | http://www.indiaflysafe.com | ||||||
India Fly Safe Aviation is an Indian charter airline based in New Delhi.
The airline was established in late 1997 as Shri Venkatesh Aviation after the Open Skies policy was adopted in 1991. [4] The airline currently offers charter services to both domestic and international destinations using jet and propeller aircraft. [5]
The airline operates the following aircraft as of June 2018:[ needs update ] [6] [2] [7]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Passengers | Notes |
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| ERJ-135 | 1 | 37 | VT-JSI |
| Global 6000 | 1 | 6 | VT-JSY |
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 1 | 12 | VT-JSA |
| AgustaWestland AW109S Grand | 1 | 6 | VT-JSF |
| Bell 429 GlobalRanger | 1 | 6 | VT-JSH |
| Cessna 208-B | 1 | 9 | VT-JIN |
| Total | 6 |
The airline operated these aircraft over the years of its operation:
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