Deccan Charters is an Indian aviation company that operates in the general aviation segment, providing chartered flight services and related aviation operations. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the company is associated with non-scheduled air transport, helicopter services, and pilot training activities in India.
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| Type | Aviation company |
| Industry | General and chartered aviation |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Sector | Non-scheduled air transport |
The non-scheduled aviation sector in India encompasses chartered passenger flights, air taxi operations, helicopter services, aerial work, and corporate aviation. Operators in this category function under permits issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the regulatory body for civil aviation in India under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Deccan Charters operates within this regulatory framework as a provider of on-demand aviation services.
Companies of this nature in India typically offer services such as:
General aviation operators play a notable role in connecting smaller cities and remote regions of India that are not served by scheduled commercial airlines. They also support sectors such as oil and gas exploration, infrastructure surveys, medical evacuation, and VIP transport. Bengaluru, where Deccan Charters is based, is one of India's principal aviation hubs and a centre for aerospace activity.