The Mahindra GippsAero GA8 TC 320 Airvan which circumnavigated the globe last year, made its maiden landing in Mumbai earlier this week. The aircraft recently received an enthusiastic response from potential customers, suppliers and visitors to Aero India 2011 who appreciated its low maintenance platform, strength and ruggedness.
"We are absolutely delighted to bring the Airvan to Mumbai after its successful showing in Bangalore where it was the centrepiece of the Mahindra Aerospace exhibit. The Airvan is a unique 8-seat multi-role aircraft that can readily be converted to carry freight or passengers. Its global clientele find the aircraft ideal for a variety of operations including humanitarian relief, charter, tourism, medevac, aerosports (parajumping), surveillance, freight and training," said Mr. Arvind Mehra, Executive Director and CEO, Mahindra Aerospace Private Limited.
The Airvan is an 8-seat multi-role aircraft that can readily be converted to carry freight or passengers. Its global clientele find the aircraft ideal for a variety of operations including humanitarian relief, charter, tourism, medevac, aerosports (parajumping), surveillance, freight, and training. Powered by the Lycoming family of engines, the Airvan is available in either normally-aspirated or turbocharged variants. Both models offer unbeatable costs per seat-mile, ensuring an economical, low maintenance and reliable operations platform. Several GA8 TC-320 Airvans have already been delivered to customers in Australia and New Zealand.
