Bengaluru. Chipsan Aviation, India’s leading non-scheduled air operator, has outlined its plans to deploy Airbus H160 helicopters for multi-mission roles in India. The company is going to add two more H160 helicopters to its fleet within the year.
Chipsan Aviation leased two H160 helicopters in 2024 from GD Helicopter Finance and took delivery of the first one in December 2024, making Chipsan Aviation the first Indian operator to have leased the aircraft type. Designed as a multi-role helicopter, capable of performing a wide-range of missions, these H160s will be deployed by the company for commercial air transportation, supporting connectivity and economic activity across the country. The helicopters will be used for connecting Lakshadweep Islands with the mainland and for offshore energy missions in India.
“We are proud to be the first operator in India who brought H145 for commercial operations. We feel responsible for bringing the most sophisticated H160 for the first time in India for commercial operations. The first two H160s are mainly for the VIP plus corporate requirements. However, Chipsan aims to connect Lakshadweep Island with the mainland with the future inductions this year itself,” said Sunil Narayanan and Daisy Cherian, Founders of Chipsan Aviation Pvt Ltd.
“We are honoured that Chipsan Aviation has once again put their trust in Airbus for enhancing helicopter operations in the country. These helicopters mark a significant milestone in their expansion journey as they become the first operator to lease the H160 in India. The H160 is Airbus’ next-generation helicopter and is already in service in many configurations around the world. These helicopters will be the flagship in Chipsan Aviation’s fleet and are a testament to their ambition to introduce innovative helicopter services in the country,” said Sunny Guglani, Head of Airbus Helicopters in India and South Asia.
The H160 is a multi-role helicopter ideal for carrying out a variety of missions, including offshore transportation for the energy industry, private and business aviation, emergency medical services, commercial passenger transport, and public services such as search and rescue and law enforcement. With its exceptional range, speed, and efficiency, the H160 offers a superior level of performance and flexibility to operators.
Chipsan Aviation currently operates a fleet of six Airbus helicopters that includes two H145, two H135, and two H130 helicopters, from Cochin, Bangalore, Mumbai, and its headquarters in Delhi.
