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CategoriesBusiness Aircraft Operations

BUSINESS AIRCRAFT OPS TO INDIA: INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

Posted on September 28, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport traffic in India is on the upswing, as a result of significant growth in scheduled, commercial and low-cost carrier operations. General Aviation (GA) has to keep in mind peak commercial traffic periods along with potential parking challenges while planning International trip in India.

The following is an overview of what you need to know:

  • Popular Airports with CIQ facilities in India  : VIDP Airport  (Delhi airport), VABB Airport (Mumbai airport), VOBL airport (Bangalore airport),VOMM  Airport ( Chennai Airport), VOGO airport (Goa Airport) , VECC  airport (Kolkata Airport), VOCI airport (Cochin Airport),VOHS airport ( Hyderabad Airport), VAAH airport (Ahmadabad Airport),VOTV airport ( Trivandrum Airport), VOCL airport ( Calicut Airport), VILK airport (Lucknow Airport), VIAR airport (Amritsar Airport), VOTR airport ( Trichy Airport), VIJP airport (Jaipur Airport), VOML airport (Mangalore Airport), VAPO airport (Pune Airport), VANP airport (Nagpur Airport),VOCB airport ( Coimbatore Airport), VEGY Airport (Gaya Airport), VEDB Airport (Bagdogra Airport), VEGT Airport (Guwahati Airport),VEBN Airport ( Varanasi Airport), VICG airport (Chandigarh Airport), VOVZ airport ( Vishakhapatnam Airport), VOMD airport  (Madurai Airport), VEBS airport (Bhubaneswar Airport) and VOPB airport ( Port Blair Airport).

  • Parking considerations : Overnight parking at most of the Indian Airports are available with prior notice. The most challenging airport in India for GA parking is Mumbai (VABB), Jodhpur (VIJO), Chandigarh (VICG) and Goa (VOGO). VABB has a 72-hour GA parking limitation with longer-term parking generally not available. If you want to stay at VABB more than three days, you have to take prior approval and pay penal charges. Chandigarh (VICG) is another airport with parking limitations. Jodhpur (VIJO) and Goa (VOGO) can be challenging due to the paucity of GA parking spots. Please note many Indian airports implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance with your agent or handler.
  • Airport slots and PPR: When you operate to larger Airports of Entry (AOEs), airport slots are required. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator. Currently, the toughest airport in India to secure preferred slot times is VABB.  Please note that slot deviation depends on the particular airport Prior Permissions. New Delhi (VIDP) is the airport with slot validity of +- 30 minutes.
  • General Aviation Crew Visa  Requirements for India :All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online. If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate. For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.
  • Visa on arrival /E-visa facility: Yes, Visa on arrival / E-visa facility is available at most of the international airports in India. Crew must arrive with online approved valid Indian e- business visa to get visa on arrival.
  • Towing requirements : While some power in/power out parking spots are available – particularly at smaller airports in India – the standard operating procedure at larger Airport is often a tow or push to the taxiway. Once moved to the taxiway, and ground clearance has been received, the aircraft will be permitted to move on its own power. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft, however tow bar of most of the business aircrafts are available with the handler in airport like VABB (Mumbai) and VIDP (New Delhi).
  • Flight Planning requirements : On day of departure, your ground handler will notify air traffic control, ensure your flight plan is filed with local ATC (Air traffic Controller) and also submit paper work required for departure clearance. Your handler will ensure all airport fees are paid and invoice the operator at a later date. It is NOT mandatory for pilot in command to go to the tower to sign the flight plan. FIC (Flight Information centre) and ADC (Air Defense clearance) number are perquisite to obtain departure clearance (push back / start up permission). These numbers are coordinated by Agent / ground handler and pass on to PIC well before departure.
  • Curfew and Restrictions : It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into India
  • Aviation Jet Fuel: Fuel facility is available at most of the international airports in India.

  • Caterer: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with most of the caterers at international airport in India.

  • Major Domestic Airports in India :VEAT Airport :(Agartala Airport), VIBR Airport (Kullu or Bhuntar Airport), VOAT Airport (Agatti Airport) VELR Airport (Lilabari Airport) (North Lakhimpur), VAAU Airport (Aurangabad Airport), VILK Airport (Ludhiana Airport), VEBA Airport (Behala Airport), VOMD Airport (Madurai Airport), VOBM Airport (Belgaum Airport), VOMY Airport (Mysore Airport) , VABV Airport (Bhavnagar Airport), VIPT Airport (Pantnagar Airport), VABP Airport (Bhopal Airport), VOPC Airport (Pondicherry Airport), VEBS Airport (Bhubaneswar Airport), VAPR Airport (Porbandar Airport) , VIDN Airport  (Dehradun Airport), VARP Airport (Raipur Airport), VEMN Airport (Dibrugarh Airport) , VORY Airport (Rajahmundry Airport), VEMR Airport (Dimapur Airport), VARK Airport (Rajkot Airport), VAGD Airport (Gondia Airport), VERC Airport (Ranchi Airport), VOHB Airport (Hubli Airport ), VOHY Airport (Hyderabad Airport) (Begumpet), VOSM Airport (Salem Airport), VEIM Airport (Imphal Airport), VEBI Airport (Shillong Airport) (Umroi), VAID Airport (Indore Airport), VISM Airport (Shimla Airport), VAJB Airport (Jabalpur Airport)   , VASU Airport (Surat Airport), VAJJ Airport (Juhu Airport), VOTP Airport (Tirupati Airport), VAKE Airport (Kandla Airport), VOTK Airport (Tuticorin Airport), VIGG Airport (Kangra Airport)(Gaggal), VAUD Airport (Udaipur Airport), VOKN Airport (Kanpur Airport) , VABO Airport (Vadodara Airport) , VEKO Airport (Khajuraho Airport), VOBZ Airport (Vijayawada Airport).

  •  Major Military / Defense  Airports in India : VIAG airport (Agra Airport), VIJO airport (Jodhpur Airport) , VEAB airport (Allahabad Airport), VABJ airport (Bhuj Airport), VEGK airport ( Gorakhpur airport), VEJT airport (Jorhat Airport), VIJR airport  (Jaisalmer Airport) , VABJ ( Bhuj Airport), VICG (Chandigarh Airport), VIGR (Gwalior Airport), VAJM airport (Jamnagar Airport), VOVZ airport (Visakhapatnam Airport), VOGO airport (Goa Airport), VAPO airport ( Pune Airport), VOYK airport ( Yelahanka Air Force Station), VOPB airport (Port Blair Airport), VAOZ airport  (Ozar Airport), VIDX Airport (Hindon Airport).

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS) – (+91)-8010686868

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above page are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

CategoriesGround Handling

Business Aircraft Ops to VOBL, Bangalore, India

Posted on September 24, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Kempegowda International Airport

ICAO code: VOBL                                                                 

IATA Code: BLR

City Name: Bangalore

Country: India

Airport Operating Hours of VOBL airport / BLR airport: H24

Curfew and Restrictions of VOBL airport / BLR airport: VOBL/BLR airport runway is closed for operation between 0700-0930 UTC on every Tuesday.

 (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VOBL airport)

CIQ Hours of VOBL airport / BLR airport: H24

Slots/PPR requirements at VOBL airport / BLR airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VOBL airport / BLR airport. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator.  VOBL airport / BLR airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 & (-) 15 minutes.

Parking Availability at VOBL airport / BLR airport: Overnight parking is available in VOBL airport / BLR airport with prior by approval only. VOBL airport / BLR airport implements temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It is always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. VOBL apron has both power in- push back and power in – power out parking stands, which is subject to availability and duration of parking. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft, however tow bar for some of the GA aircrafts are available at VOBL airport / Bangalore airport.

Port of entry VOBL airport / BLR airport: Yes, VOBL airport / BLR airport is port of entry/exit.

Crew visa requirements for GA flights: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

E-visa acceptable VOBL airport / BLR airport: Yes E-visa facility is available in VOBL airport / BLR airport. E-visa is acceptable at VOBL airport / BLR airport.

Ground Handler at VOBL airport / BLR airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your permits, ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination and other GA flight services at VOBL airport / BLR airport

VOBL Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 3 working days to obtain landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries i.e. China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Nigeria. It requires 7 working days for flight originating from PRC country to obtain landing permission (flight should operate on 8th day).

GA Lounge/Terminal: General aviation lounge is not available for at VOBL airport / BLR airport.

Tow Bar requirements at VOBL airport / BLR airport:  It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, however tow bar for some of business aircrafts are available with the handler in airport like VOBL (Bangalore). It is advised to check tow bar availability before the flight operation.

Caterer at VOBL /BLR: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers at VOBL / BLR airport.

Jet Fuel at VOBL / BLR: Fuel facility is H24 available at VOBL airport.

Hotel at VOBL: Good 5 star hotels are available in the city which is approx one hour drive from VOBL airport.  Taj Hotel, ITC Hotel, Four seasons and The Oberoi Hotel are few of them.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

CategoriesGround Handling

Business Aircraft Ops to VECC Airport

Posted on September 14, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

ICAO code: VECC Airport                                                  

IATA Code: CCU Airport

City Name: Kolkata Airport

Country: India

Airport Operating Hours of VECC airport / CCU airport: H24

Curfew and Restrictions of VECC airport / CCU airport: Nil

 (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VECC airport)

CIQ Hours of VECC airport / CCU airport: H24

Slots/PPR requirements at VECC airport / CCU airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VECC airport / CCU airport. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator.  VECC airport / CCU airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 (-) 15 minutes.

Parking Availability at VECC airport / CCU airport: Limited overnight parking is available in VECC airport / CCU airport with prior approval only. VECC airport / CCU airport implements temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It is always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. VECC apron has both power in- push back and power in – power out parking stands, which is subject to availability and duration of parking. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft, however tow bar for some of the GA aircrafts are available at VECC airport / Kolkata airport.

Port of entry VECC airport / CCU airport: Yes, VECC / CCU airport is port of entry/exit.

Crew visa requirements for GA flights: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

E-visa acceptable VECC airport / CCU airport: Yes E-visa facility is available in VECC airport / CCU airport. E-visa is acceptable at VECC airport / CCU airport.

Ground Handler at VECC airport / CCU airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your permits, ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination and other GA flight services at VECC airport / CCU airport

VECC Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 3 working days to obtain India landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries i.e. China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Nigeria. It requires 7 working days for flight originating from PRC country to obtain India landing permission (flight should operate on 8th day).

GA Lounge/Terminal: General aviation lounge is not available for at VECC airport / CCU airport.

Tow Bar requirements at VECC airport / CCU airport:  It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, however tow bar for some business aircrafts are available with the handler in airport like VECC airport. It is advised to check tow bar availability before the flight operation.

Caterer at VECC /CCU: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers at VECC airport / CCU airport.

Jet Fuel at VECC / CCU: Fuel facility is H24 available at VECC airport.

Hotel at VECC: Good 5 star hotels are available few minutes’ drive from VECC airport.  JW Marriott Hotel, Taj Bengal Hotel, ITC Sonar Hotel and The Oberoi Grand Hotel are few of them.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

CategoriesGround Handling

Business Aircraft Ops to VIJP (Jaipur) airport, India

Posted on September 3, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Jaipur International Airport

ICAO code: VIJP                                                                   

IATA Code: JAI

City Name: Jaipur

Country: India

Airport Operating Hours of VIJP airport / JAI airport: H24

Curfew and Restrictions of VIJP airport / JAI airport: NIL (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VIJP airport)

CIQ Hours of VIJP airport / JAI airport: H24

Slots/PPR requirements at VIJP airport / JAI airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VIJP airport / JAI airport . Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator.  VIJP airport / JAI airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 & (-) 15 minutes.

Parking Availability at VIJP airport / JAI airport:  Overnight parking is available in VIJP airport / JAI airport with prior approval only. VIJP airport / JAI airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. Most of the parking stands in VIJP airport / JAI airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. However power in and self power out parking stands is also available subject to availability.  It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft.

Port of entry VIJP airport / JAI airport: Yes, VIJP / JAI airport is port of entry

Crew visa requirements for GA flights: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

E-visa acceptable VIJP airport / JAI airport: Yes E-visa facility is available at VIJP airport / JAI airport. E-visa is acceptable at JAI airport / VIJP airport.

Ground Handler at VIJP airport / JAI airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com / +91-8010686868) can assist you with your permits, ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination and other GA flight services at VIJP airport / JAI airport.

VIJP Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 3 working days to obtain landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries  China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria. Require 7 working days (flight should operate on 8th day) to obtain landing permission.

GA Lounge/Terminal: General aviation lounge is not available.

Tow Bar requirements at VIJP airport / JAI airport:   It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, however power in and self power out stands are available at VIJP airport subject to availability.

Caterer at VIJP /JAI airport: Catering and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers at VIJP airport.

Jet Fuel at VIJP / JAI airport: Fuel facility is H24 available at VIJP airport.

Hotel at VIJP: Good 5 star hotels are available few minutes’ drive from VIJP airport. The Oberoi Rajvillas, ITC Rajputana, Rambagh palae are few of them.

Places to Visit: Historic monuments and structures that surround pink city reflect the rich culture and the long history that has carved the face of Jaipur. Jaipur is also known as shoppers paradise as the local handicrafts and artifacts are of very high quality. Even the various rulers supported these local art forms as they invited several skilled artists, artisans as well as craftsmen from all over India and even abroad, to come to the city and master their skill while at the same time educate the local folks. Thus, there are too many best things to do in Jaipur and the city has something for everyone. Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace are few to the places you must visit.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

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