Deccan Aviation Lanka will induct a new eight seater aircraft which is scheduled to commence commercial operations in April this year.
Deccan Aviation Lanka CEO and Director Denham Schokman told Daily News Business that the new aircraft is manufactured by Gippsaero Australia and is a leader in its class of aircraft with the ability to land at all airports in the country including unpaved runways and beach strips.
The aircraft has a published value of USD 650,000. Last year 35 percent of the Deccan flights were utilized by locals. This is an improvement from the 25 percent in year 2009. Helicopter flights are typically expensive all
over the world and attract a clientele who are willing to pay a premium.“The new aircraft has the lowest operating cost of its class and this will enable us to offer attractive airfares to the market,” Denham Schokman said.
The Government has relaxed many restrictions to facilitate domestic flight operations, this has attracted new applicants who has established interest to start domestic flight services.
Deccan’s move to induct a new aircraft falls parallel with the Government’s Visit Sri Lanka 2011 campaign.
The new aircraft is set to create new leisure products such as para jumping and skydiving which is new brand of tourism that Sri Lanka is yet to unveil.
This will also create new employment opportunities to the youth.
The aicraft’s slow and low flying maneuverability will enable the company to conduct scenic flights such as whale watching, sunrise at Adam’s Peak, Sigiriya and similar attractions.
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