Chipsan Aviation to enhance connectivity in India with Airbus H160 helicopters

Chipsan Aviation, India’s leading non-scheduled air operator, has outlined its plans to deploy Airbus H160 helicopters for multi-mission roles in India. The company is going to add two more H160 helicopters to its fleet within the year. Chipsan Aviation leased two H160 helicopters in 2024 from GD Helicopter Finance and took delivery of the first one in December 2024, making Chipsan Aviation the first Indian operator to
have leased the aircraft type.

Designed as a multi-role helicopter, capable of performing a wide range of missions, these H160s will be deployed by the company for commercial air transportation, supporting connectivity and economic activity across the country. The helicopters will be used for connecting Lakshadweep Islands with the mainland and for offshore energy missions in India.

The H160 is a multi-role helicopter ideal for carrying out a variety of missions, including offshore transportation for the energy industry, private and business aviation, emergency medical services, commercial passenger transport, and public services such as search and rescue and law enforcement. With its exceptional range, speed, and efficiency, the H160 offers a superior level of performance and flexibility to operators.

Chipsan Aviation currently operates a fleet of six Airbus helicopters that includes two H145, two H135, and two H130 helicopters, from Cochin, Bangalore, Mumbai, and its headquarters in Delhi.