Aviation company launched

Shirajiv Sirimane

Mahinda Aerospace is the aircraft and aerostructure manufacturing division of Mahinda and Mahinda Ltd. Gipps Aero a subsidiary of Mahinda Aerospace has recently appointed ideal Favorite Aviation as its marketing, sales and service representative for Sri Lanka.

Nalin Welgama Chairman ideal group representing Mahinda group and also partner of the new formed ideal favorite Awatton said that they hope to increase their fleet.

“With the current duty stricture it is cheaper to import light aircraft,” he said. “As for our overseas operators initially it would be charters,” he said.

The company recently handed over the GA8 Airvan to its very first customer in Sri Lanka, Deccan aviation. With the changing political situation in the recent past, the country has witnessed tremendous growth in tourism related activities encompassing beach holidays, animal safaris, nature trails, adventure tours, etc. With its rugged, versatile and cost-effective nature.

Mahinda Aerospace's GA8 Airvan is the ideal choice for the same. It would also be available for international trips to the Maldives and Indian destinations. The Arivan's versatile design means if can even land on unpaved runways, allowing tourist operators to access the 1340 km of Sri Lanka's coastline.

The GA8 Airvan offers great value for money as it entails low capital investment and direct operating cost and requires minimum maintenance, making it idea for tapping tourist potential in Sri Lanka. It also has the highest certification standards and an impeccable flight safety record.