Universal VulKaan Aviation eyes Indian market for chopper sales
NEW DELHI:Universal VulKaan Aviation, a Singapore-based company, is set to venture into India as its next growth market, aiming to sell over 30 helicopters within the next three years, senior officials told Mint in an interaction.This ambitious plan, which includes both pre-owned and new helicopters, is set to reshape the country's helicopter landscape. The company, a distributor for Leonardo helicopters in India, has already engaged in discussions with private charter companies and state governments, they added."The helicopter market in India has not reached its full potential, with only 250 machines in operation," said Harinder Jeet Singh Commar, partner at Universal VulKaan Aviation.
“Brazil's VIP market alone boasts over 700 machines. However, the Indian government is now focusing on expanding helicopter use for medical activities and religious tourism."Universal VulKaan has signed pre-sales contracts for five units of the AW 09 machines and 11 units from the Leonardo Helicopters range, including the AW109 Trekker, AW139, and AW169.
Additionally, the company has committed to a pre-owned fleet of 14 helicopters, such as the AW 119Kx and AW 109 Trekker."In the pre-owned market, we're focusing on the 119s, which are six-seaters, and the trekkers, which are mini eight-seaters," explained Karan Sethi, sales director at Universal VulKaan Aviation. “For the luxury VIP group, we're concentrating on the 169 and the 139, which are large cabin helicopters with twin engines, seating between 12 to 16 people."India's civil aviation ministry has emphasized the critical role of helicopters in improving accessibility, especially in remote areas.
They are vital for emergency medical services and disaster management. The government has
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