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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dunes Air enters private aviation market, to offer premium charter services, ET Infra
Advt Mumbai: Ahmedabad-based private aviation firm Dunes Air has announced its entry into the air charter business with the launch of its premium chartered this vertical, the company will offer aircraft charter services to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals , and discerning travellers, its co-founder Ritesh Hada this vertical, the company will offer aircraft charter services to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and discerning travellers, its co-founder Ritesh Hada said."The airline is positioning itself as a premium air carrier delivering efficient, private and flexible flying experiences ," Hada non-scheduled operator currently operates two aircraft - the Cessna Citation CJ2+ , a jet suited for fast intercity routes, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, known for its short takeoff capabilities and suitability for regional and remote Air said it is also set to induct a Challenger jet into its fleet, enhancing its long-range and luxury offerings, and supporting the growing demand for premium aviation firm has already connected major metros and tier-2 cities, serving corporate leaders and catering to urgent medical evacuations , destination weddings, spiritual journeys, and other time-sensitive needs, Hada co-founders of the joint venture include Shaishav Shah, Ketan Gajjar, Navneet Agarwal, Tanuj Pugalia and Himanshu Shah.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Dunes Air enters private aviation market, to offer premium charter services
Under this vertical, the company will offer aircraft charter services to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and discerning travellers Press Trust of India Mumbai Ahmedabad-based private aviation firm Dunes Air has announced its entry into the air charter business with the launch of its premium chartered services. Under this vertical, the company will offer aircraft charter services to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and discerning travellers, its co-founder Ritesh Hada said. The airline is positioning itself as a premium air carrier delivering efficient, private and flexible flying experiences, Hada said. The non-scheduled operator currently operates two aircraft the Cessna Citation CJ2+, a jet suited for fast intercity routes, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, known for its short takeoff capabilities and suitability for regional and remote destinations. Dunes Air said it is also set to induct a Challenger jet into its fleet, enhancing its long-range and luxury offerings, and supporting the growing demand for premium aviation services. The firm has already connected major metros and tier-2 cities, serving corporate leaders and catering to urgent medical evacuations, destination weddings, spiritual journeys, and other time-sensitive needs, Hada said. Other co-founders of the joint venture include Shaishav Shah, Ketan Gajjar, Navneet Agarwal, Tanuj Pugalia and Himanshu Shah. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Dunes Air launches premium charter services, eyes growing demand for private aviation
Dunes Air, a private aviation firm based in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, has entered the air charter business, offering premium services to business leaders and high-net-worth individuals. The airline currently operates two aircraft, including a Cessna Citation CJ2+ and a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ahmedabad-based aviation company Dunes Air has announced its official entry into the air charter business with the launch of its premium chartered services, marking a strategic move to tap into the growing demand for private, flexible, and efficient air travel in company aims to cater to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and discerning travellers who seek privacy, speed, and convenience. 'We are positioning Dunes Air as a premium air carrier, delivering efficient, private, and flexible flying experiences,' said Ritesh Hada, co-founder of the a non-scheduled operator, Dunes Air is beginning operations with two aircraft: the Cessna Citation CJ2+, a light jet suited for fast intercity routes, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, known for its short takeoff capabilities and suitability for regional and remote locations. The mix allows the company to offer services tailored to both urban business corridors and under-served regions with limited airport a move to expand its long-range and luxury offerings, the company is also set to induct a Challenger jet into its fleet. This addition is expected to enhance its capacity to serve long-distance routes while maintaining premium onboard comfort — an important factor in attracting elite to Hada, Dunes Air has already begun connecting major metros with tier-2 cities, focusing on key use cases such as urgent medical evacuations, corporate travel, destination weddings, and spiritual journeys. 'We see significant potential in providing reliable and time-sensitive air transport for clients who value time and exclusivity,' he Air is a joint venture founded by Ritesh Hada along with Shaishav Shah, Ketan Gajjar, Navneet Agarwal, Tanuj Pugalia, and Himanshu Shah. The team brings together experience from diverse sectors, reflecting the multi-dimensional nature of the India's private aviation market showing strong post-pandemic growth, Dunes Air's entry comes at a time when both leisure and business travellers are increasingly exploring charter services as a viable alternative to commercial flying. The company hopes to carve out a niche by offering customised, dependable, and high-quality air travel solutions.(With inputs from PTI
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dunes Air launches premium charter services, eyes growing demand for private aviation
Dunes Air, a private aviation firm based in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, has entered the air charter business, offering premium services to business leaders and high-net-worth individuals. The airline currently operates two aircraft, including a Cessna Citation CJ2+ and a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ahmedabad-based aviation company Dunes Air has announced its official entry into the air charter business with the launch of its premium chartered services, marking a strategic move to tap into the growing demand for private, flexible, and efficient air travel in company aims to cater to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and discerning travellers who seek privacy, speed, and convenience. 'We are positioning Dunes Air as a premium air carrier, delivering efficient, private, and flexible flying experiences,' said Ritesh Hada, co-founder of the a non-scheduled operator, Dunes Air is beginning operations with two aircraft: the Cessna Citation CJ2+, a light jet suited for fast intercity routes, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, known for its short takeoff capabilities and suitability for regional and remote locations. The mix allows the company to offer services tailored to both urban business corridors and under-served regions with limited airport a move to expand its long-range and luxury offerings, the company is also set to induct a Challenger jet into its fleet. This addition is expected to enhance its capacity to serve long-distance routes while maintaining premium onboard comfort — an important factor in attracting elite to Hada, Dunes Air has already begun connecting major metros with tier-2 cities, focusing on key use cases such as urgent medical evacuations, corporate travel, destination weddings, and spiritual journeys. 'We see significant potential in providing reliable and time-sensitive air transport for clients who value time and exclusivity,' he Air is a joint venture founded by Ritesh Hada along with Shaishav Shah, Ketan Gajjar, Navneet Agarwal, Tanuj Pugalia, and Himanshu Shah. The team brings together experience from diverse sectors, reflecting the multi-dimensional nature of the India's private aviation market showing strong post-pandemic growth, Dunes Air's entry comes at a time when both leisure and business travellers are increasingly exploring charter services as a viable alternative to commercial flying. The company hopes to carve out a niche by offering customised, dependable, and high-quality air travel solutions.(With inputs from PTI
USA Today
21-03-2025
- General
- USA Today
Plane that crashed and killed 10 in Alaska was more than 1K pounds overweight, NTSB says
Plane that crashed and killed 10 in Alaska was more than 1K pounds overweight, NTSB says Show Caption Hide Caption Multiple recent US plane crashes investigated by NTSB The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating multiple deadly plane crashes, including ones in Alaska, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Fox - Seattle A small airplane that crashed off the Alaska coast last month, killing all 10 people on board, was hundreds of pounds overweight before taking off, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released Wednesday. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft operated by Bering Air was making a 150-mile trip from Unalakleet, Alaska, to Nome, Alaska, a regularly scheduled commuter flight that traverses the Norton Sound, when it crashed on Feb. 6. The plane was initially reported missing but was found atop a "large floating icepack" the next day, according to the report. Federal and state agencies launched a massive search over land and sea amid challenging weather conditions before the wreckage was discovered 34 miles southeast of Nome. Nine passengers and one pilot were killed in the crash. The report noted that the icepack, subject to the tidal ocean currents, continuously moved about five to 10 miles per day, complicating search and rescue efforts. Light snow and moderate icing were also observed around the time of the crash, according to the report. A post-accident examination of the plane's contents revealed that baggage and cargo weighed about 798 pounds, contributing to the plane's overall takeoff weight of roughly 9,865, the report stated. The estimated gross takeoff weight was about 1,058 pounds over the maximum for flights into icing conditions, and more than 800 pounds over the limit for any flight. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and will likely be a year or longer before the final report is released, according to the NTSB. "A senior NTSB aerospace engineer will conduct a detailed review of the airplane's performance as part of the investigation, including an evaluation of the airplane's center of gravity location," the report added. What went wrong? Investigators probe landing gear collapse in fiery Toronto plane crash Alaska plane disappeared from radar during commuter flight The Bering Air flight was traveling from Unalakleet, a village of about 700 residents, to Nome, a town of less than 4,000 residents, when it was reported missing at around 4 p.m. local time on Feb. 6, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Live flight-tracking website FlightRadar24 showed that the plane's last known position was over the water, nearly 40 minutes after leaving Unalakleet, which is typically less than an hour's flight from Nome. U.S. Coast Guard officials said the plane had dropped off the radar after experiencing a rapid loss of altitude and speed over the Norton Sound. Authorities said the plane did not emit an emergency distress signal that would be triggered by a crash or exposure to seawater. The plane's disappearance sparked a massive search by federal and state agencies. Search and rescue efforts had been hampered by poor weather and low visibility but a Coast Guard helicopter located the downed plane on Feb. 7. Authorities were able to recover all the bodies from the wreckage, which were then transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage for autopsies. What is mixed-used airspace? After 15,000 close calls at one airport, FAA takes action. Recent aviation incidents in the U.S. The crash in Alaska came amid heightened scrutiny of air safety in the U.S. Though experts have maintained that aviation remains extremely safe, recent incidents have raised concerns about flying. NTSB investigators are still probing two deadly crashes that occurred in late January: the midair collision of an American Airlines passenger plane and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people; and a medical jet crash in Philadelphia that killed seven. Other incidents have also made headlines, including a Delta Air Lines regional jet that flipped upside down upon arrival at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport in February. Later that month, two plane crashes were reported in Arizona. Two private jets collided at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing one person and injuring four on Feb. 10. On Feb. 19, two single-engine planes collided outside the Marana Regional Airport, killing two people. And last week, an American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport. Six crew members and 172 passengers were forced to evacuate by slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, Eve Chen, and Nathan Diller, USA TODAY; Reuters
