Pawan HansPHE

Pawan Hans is an Indian helicopter operator headquartered in New Delhi that was founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the Government of India and private investors. The airline specializes in helicopter charter services, air taxi operations, and offshore transportation, primarily serving the oil and gas industry in the Arabian Sea as well as remote and hilly regions of India. Pawan Hans operates from multiple bases across India, with significant operations supporting petroleum exploration and personnel transport to offshore platforms. The airline primarily offers single-class cabin configurations suited to its charter and utility operations rather than traditional commercial airline cabin classes. As a niche operator in the Indian aviation market, Pawan Hans focuses on point-to-point helicopter services rather than scheduled airline routes, making it a specialized player in India's aviation sector distinct from major commercial carriers.